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PRINCE HARRY VISITS WELLINGTON

When it comes to Eagle Scout projects, there are plenty of options, but 14-year-old Justin Sterling knew exactly what he wanted to do. “I wanted to show how we care for the military,” he said. Sterling’s project is to send at least 50 care packages and at least 200 letters of encouragement through Forgotten Soldiers Outreach to soldiers deployed overseas. Page 3

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Women Of The Western Communities Hosts ‘Sail Into Fashion’

Women of the Western Communities presented its “Sail Into Fashion” brunch, fashion show and auction fundraiser on Sunday, May 1 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA Harmony House and the club’s scholarship fund. Page 9

OPINION National Bike Month Is A Great Time To Try Out A New Activity

This week was the kickoff of National Bike Month, established in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists. National Bike Month is an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more folks to give biking a try. May is also recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as Bicycle Safety Month, and often includes reminders of proper rules of the road and use of safety equipment. Page 4

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Prince Harry visited Wellington on Wednesday, May 4 to play in a tournament hosted at the Valiente Polo Farm. The event was a fundraiser to benefit Prince Harry’s charity, Sentebale. Despite soggy conditions, the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup 2016 went forward as planned, with Prince Harry’s team taking top honors. Shown here collecting the trophy from Royal Salute brand ambassador Torquhil Campbell is the winning team of Melissa Ganzi, Prince Harry, Malcolm Borwick and Bob Jornayvaz. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 3 PHOTO BY ALAN FABRICANT/ALFABPHOTO.COM

Wellington Zoners Object To Bed-And-Breakfast Changes By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Wednesday recommended not approving proposed changes to land use regulations that would make the rules more amenable for bed-andbreakfast locations. The proposed changes are at the request of Mimi Hockman, who wants to establish a bed and breakfast in the Equestrian Preserve Area. There are currently no bed-and-breakfast locations in Wellington. Amendments that would affect bed and breakfasts village-wide include that family members will reside on the site at all times. It would allow for Americans with Disabilities Act alterations for the exterior, require public water and wastewater, and would prohibit long-term rentals over six months. Additional parking is also required of one space per bedroom. Proposed amendments for the

equestrian area specifically include raising the maximum occupancy from five rooms to eight rooms, a decrease in minimum lot size from 3 acres to 2 acres, and that it be located within a quarter-mile of a collector or arterial road. The Equestrian Preserve Committee recommended approval unanimously on April 13 with recommendations requiring a conditional use approval by the Wellington Village Council rather than Development Review Committee approval, keeping an existing separation requirement, allowing a maximum of five bedrooms on 2 to 5 acres and allowing up to eight bedrooms on more than 5 acres. The committee also asked for additional ownership requirements. PZA Board Member George Unger said his bed-and-breakfast experiences were limited to areas such as Key West and St. Augustine, where there is a lot of pedestrian traffic, as opposed to residential neighborhoods, and that

he, sitting on the First Wellington master HOA board 17 years ago had found that neighbors to a proposed bed and breakfast opposed them in their neighborhoods. Unger added that he was concerned about bed and breakfasts that don’t work out, which might turn to other uses, such as Section 8 housing or sober homes, over which the village has limited control, or corporations that might buy out the use. “There are a million things that could happen,” Unger said. “Does it become a different kind of rental? It’s not the village’s fault, but the village has already proven that it has a very hard time enforcing things by going out to people’s property, because people don’t have to let them on their property.” PZA Board Member Andrew Carduner shared Unger’s concerns, particularly his concerns about corporations buying out bed-and-breakfast interests, and See PZA BOARD, page 18

Groves Council OKs Charter Amendments For The Ballot By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved three town charter referendum questions Tuesday to appear on the Aug. 30 primary election ballot. The questions would ask voters whether they want to change the membership requirements of the Election Canvassing Board to exclude anyone participating in an election campaign, change some portions of town management requirements, and delete the current requirement for the town to secure revenue bonds by referendum approval. The first question approved for the ballot addresses election canvassing issues. The charter provides that council members not up for election and the town clerk sit on the canvassing board, which reviews and approves the election results. The proposed amendment would

have the clerk and two others appointed by council resolution make up the board. Under the proposed wording, canvassing board members could not be active supporters of candidates in the election. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said that Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher had been approached to be a member of the canvassing board, but had declined, indicating that a constitutional officer cannot be required to be the member of a municipal entity. Cirullo added that this was the first reading of all three ordinances, and that the council has two more meetings to finalize the provisions. Councilman Ron Jarriel asked whether two citizens could be members, and Cirullo said there are no restrictions, as long as the appointee agrees, adding that the town clerk is always the third member.

Councilman Ryan Liang made a motion to approve the ordinance on its preliminary reading, which carried 5-0. The second ballot question would make changes to clarify contracting of town services and also would change the qualifications for the manager. Town Manager Bill Underwood said he wanted to bring the requirements more in line with other charters in state, and more in line with the way the town operates. Liang made a motion to adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by Councilman Todd McLendon. Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené asked whether a provision requiring a supermajority of four council members to fire the manager could be included, but Cirullo said that would require amending a separate section of the charter. Goltzené added that he would See LOX COUNCIL, page 18

RPB Collects Input At Citizen Summit By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach lent its figurative ear to the community on Tuesday, May 3 during its annual Citizen Summit, designed to gather public input for when it is time to review and add to the village’s Strategic Plan. “We are very pleased to welcome you this evening,” Mayor Fred Pinto said. “This is the fourth year in a row; our fourth annual planning process. About four weeks ago, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council got together with our consultant, Lyle Sumek, who is going to be facilitating the process this evening. We went through our strategic planning process. What we are going to be doing tonight is the output from that process. We really, really want your input and thoughts on that.” Additionally, Pinto continued, the village wants input on what it should be focusing on in the next 12 months, as well as four or five years out. Pinto asked for feedback about whether participants thought the village has items in the right or-

der of priority, and what is missing from the list of priorities. Approximately a dozen village officials, including the full council, took turns joining seven resident groups conducting three rounds of brainstorming. By the end of the summit, despite a power failure that lasted almost a half-hour, about 50 people had participated in the 2016 Citizen Summit. The turnout was about what Pinto expected and was roughly average for the turnout in previous years. The council sent out invitations to those in committees and groups, as well as people who participate within the community, and approximately 30 from among those invited participated. “I would love to have more turnout always, but I’m not disappointed in what we have,” Pinto said. “I really want to encourage every person in the village; they’re all invited. It’s not just the people who got a specific invitation.” Village Manager Ray Liggins stressed that the role of staff is to listen. “We really do get a lot out See SUMMIT, page 7

SENIORS CLUB HOSTS SPRING FLING DANCE

The Wellington Seniors Club held its annual Spring Fling Dinner Dance on Friday, April 29 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. The evening included a surprise when Wellington Seniors Club President Jerry Springer’s birthday was celebrated by the secret arrival of his family. After dinner, there was a raffle of the floral centerpieces, and the guests danced the night away. Shown here are event committee members Tony and Mary Alfalla, Jerry Springer, and Eileen and George Kuhnel. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 11 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Council Extends Village Attorney’s Contract By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council last week extended Village Attorney Laurie Cohen’s contract by one year at the recommendation of Vice Mayor John McGovern, who had negotiated the contract. At the April 26 meeting, McGovern recommended a one-year extension with few changes, to which Cohen had agreed, in light of a new council that might want to amend the contract after that time. “We had a robust discussion… wherein we discussed the fact that at this point in time, with two new council people and one literally brand-new council person, the fair thing to do, both for the council and Ms. Cohen as the attorney, so that her performance and the breadth and depth of the work that is done in her department could be fairly assessed by each one of us, was to come forward with a one-

year extension,” McGovern said. The effective date of the extension was set at May 1. Councilman Michael Drahos asked for confirmation that the contract was identical to the current contract, except for an increase in the vehicle allowance to $600 a month, which is the standard allowance for senior staff. Mayor Anne Gerwig pointed out that the attorney still would be eligible for any raise given to staff across the board. Councilman Michael Napoleone thanked McGovern for taking the lead in negotiating the contract and appreciated Cohen’s agreeing to the one-year extension. “I know you would have liked longer, but I appreciate you working with us so that we can get a chance to get to know how much you and your staff do back there, See ATTORNEY, page 4

RPBHS Students Launch Pedestrian Safety Project

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report For the last few summers, Maya Williams, Marissa Premsukh, April Kho and Adecia Harrison have attended a program put on by the Teen Safe Driving Coalition. “Every year, after we leave the coalition, they ask us to put in place a project at our school in terms of safe driving for pedestrians or drivers, or seatbelts, or different aspects of safe driving. This year, we’re focusing on pedestrian safety,” Williams said. They approached Royal Palm Beach High School’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) advisor Maureen Wit-

kowski and the idea for blinking lights to increase visibility was put into action. The girls are working with SADD volunteers on their “Get to School Safe” program, where they will be visiting Royal Palm Beach, H.L. Johnson and Cypress Trails elementary schools on Monday, May 16 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The high school students will pass out blinking lights that can be attached to bicycles or backpacks to help make elementary school children more visible on their way to and from school. The principals of the three schools, Witkowski said, are excited about the project.

The first batch of 150 blinking lights, Williams said, has already come in, and she’s excited to test them out. However, in order to pass out the lights, they need to buy them first. They are asking for $250 sponsorships, but any amount is welcome, she said. “We’re still going around, asking local businesses and people associated with safe driving to make donations or sponsor us,” Williams said. The blinkers currently have the SADD logo on them, Witkowski pointed out, but can easily be customized with a sponsor’s logo. “I’m so excited,” Williams said. “It’s great because with an interac-

tive project like this, you get to see the people you’re impacting.” Williams, and the rest of the organizers, enjoy doing things to help the community, and are excited to spearhead a project that could save lives. “Personally, I biked and walked to school for the majority of my life, and I know how scary it can be,” she said. “I feel that if you were illuminated, and drivers had an easier time spotting you, the casualties would be lessened so much.” The scary part, Williams explained, is going to school in the morning when it is dark, especially See RPBHS SADD, page 4

Blinking lights like these will be handed out to elementary school students.

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Eagle Scout Project Helps Military Service Members In Need

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report When it comes to Eagle Scout projects, there are plenty of options, but 14-year-old Justin Sterling knew exactly what he wanted to do. “I wanted to show how we care for the military because sometimes the military doesn’t get items that it needs,” he said. Sterling’s project is to send at least 50 care packages and at least 200 letters of encouragement through Forgotten Soldiers Outreach to soldiers deployed overseas. “People in the armed forces don’t get a lot of stuff that make them feel at home, and I feel like this will be a little boost in their morale that will make them feel like they’re at home, with supplies that they need,” Sterling said. Choosing Forgotten Soldiers Outreach as the beneficiary was an easy decision, he explained, because the organization sends boxes out regularly to deployed soldiers. Sterling is working toward raising the money to send the care packages, at $25 postage each. He is hosting a car wash with a $5 donation on Saturday, May 28 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To send 50 care packages, Sterling needs to raise $1,250. As of this week, he has made a substan-

tial dent in that minimum number, raising more than $1,000. But the more he raises, the more care packages he is able to send. However, the $1,250 doesn’t cover the cost of the supplies. Most of the things provided inside the packages come through donations. Sterling has gone to community businesses asking for items, and will purchase additional supplies needed to complete the boxes. The project is also expandable. If he collects enough money to send 100 packages, that’s what will happen. Sterling, a freshman at John I. Leonard High School, is excited that his goal is within reach. “The Eagle rank is a very honorable rank because only 2 percent of all Boy Scouts achieve it,” he said. “Most Boy Scouts age out when they turn 18 or don’t do it at all.” Sterling has been a Boy Scout since he was 11. His interest began when he saw the short-lived National Geographic television show, Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? “It showed how their skills are useful. It got me interested,” he said. The coveted Eagle Scout rank is something Sterling wants to achieve because it demonstrates leadership abilities. He is showing that leadership through his roles as the assistant senior patrol leader

and webmaster of Troop 125 in Wellington, which has approximately 60 scouts. To help those on active duty, Sterling has been advertising through social media about his project, the need for letters of encouragement, a GoFundMe account (www.gofundme.com/ helpthesoldiers) for buying supplies, and more to help Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. The boxes are scheduled to be made on Aug. 27. The goal is to have all of the supplies and funds by then. Jeanelle Avallone of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach is excited about Sterling’s project. “What makes this special is the fact that someone so young is going out of his way to help soldiers,” she said. “It impacts us a lot because Justin is trying to raise enough money to send out 50 care packages. We just got a unit that has 500. So those 50 packages that Justin’s going to be doing in August, that will help with our squad boxes in sending out the packages, and it will help lessen our load with trying to raise the funds that he will be bringing in.” Sterling’s Eagle Scout project with Forgotten Soldiers Outreach is the second such project for the company since at least 2008, when Avallone started working there. “I think it’s awesome. He’s showing initiative. I wish more

kids his age would do stuff like that,” she said. “Honestly, being a mom of a military service person, I think it’s awesome what he’s doing.” Recipients receive little to no support from home, she explained, and within each care package is a smaller box containing a letter of encouragement and supplies for someone else who doesn’t receive something during mail call. There is also a note telling troops that if they would like to receive a care package each month, to sign up on the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach web site. Stephanie King, Sterling’s mother, is also the advancement chair for Troop 125. She is tasked with helping boys reach their next rank and is proud of her son’s dedication toward earning Eagle Scout status. “It’s really exciting to see him earn this at such a young age, and want to earn it. It’s a lot of work. He’s written the companies, he’s contacted different people,” she said. “It’s really his job. I love that it shows leadership. He’s basically a CEO, and he has to make all of the tough decisions.” Part of striving for an Eagle Scout rank is creating a project plan, which then goes through approval by the scoutmaster, committee chair and the project beneficiary before going to the project approval board.

Life Scout Justin Sterling is working on his Eagle Scout project.

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Sterling’s project was approved on the first try, with some suggestions. Since then, he has been busy asking for donations and visiting different companies. He began the project in January. Once completed, he will present it to the same board for approval. From there, King said, the proj-

ect is sent to the national office to go through a fine-toothed comb before Sterling earns his Eagle Scout rank. Care package supplies include travel-sized mouthwash, deodorant, body wash, shampoo, shaving cream, baby powder, toothpaste, See SCOUT, page 18

ROYALTY VISITS WELLINGTON AS PRINCE HARRY STOPS BY FOR SOME POLO

Prince Harry, younger son of Britain’s Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, visited Wellington on Wednesday, May 4 to play in a round-robin tournament hosted at the Valiente Polo Farm, owned by Bob Jornayvaz. The event was a fundraiser to benefit Prince Harry’s charity, Sentebale. Despite soggy conditions that threatened to cancel the matches, the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup 2016 went forward as planned, with Prince Harry’s team taking top honors before an invitation-only crowd. PHOTOS BY ALAN FABRICANT/ALFABPHOTO.COM

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National Bike Month Is A Great Time To Try Out A New Activity

The mother of all high-performance bicycle races, the Tour de France, doesn’t start for another two months. But that doesn’t mean those of us who have no intent to claim the yellow jersey can’t at least wonder what life would be like riding in the 21-stage endurance competition. This week was the kickoff of National Bike Month, established in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists. National Bike Month is an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more folks to give biking a try. May is also recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as Bicycle Safety Month, and often includes reminders of proper rules of the road and use of safety equipment, such as helmets and reflectors. There are multiple reasons why bike riding should be a part of life here in South Florida. One major reason is that biking leads to better health. Bicycle riding, even on flat ground, is a great way to get an aerobic workout. And having fun while exercising and including other people in your exercise routine — which is easy to do with bicycle riding — makes it easier to stick with an effective regimen. Riding a bike can help burn approximately 500 calories per hour, and the aerobic/ cardio qualities can help reduce the risk of health ailments like coronary heart disease. In addition, the more you ride, and increase stamina, the more improved your immune system, heart rate and blood pressure will be. Biking also allows us to take in the world around us in a more leisurely way. Bicycle

riding can be a fun, relaxing means of spending time together with friends and family. It’s a way to break out of the cycle of 40-hour work weeks behind a desk, to allow people to focus on themselves in a less-stressful environment. Local communities, particularly Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, have been making improvements and expansions to local bike paths. There are plenty of bike paths in the area, and they are easy to find online. For example, the Map My Ride web site shows numerous bike path options in Wellington (www.mapmyride.com/us/wellington-fl) and Royal Palm Beach (www.mapmyride.com/us/royal-palm-beach-fl). When biking on a trail, be sure to stay on designated pathways and be mindful of slick, muddy or changing trail conditions. Always remember to wear a helmet and to make sure reflectors, brakes and other safety features of your bike are working properly. Biking can be fun, and a way of shaping up, but there are still some precautionary measures that should be taken. Speaking of trails, riding a bike is a benefit to the local community. Bicycle riding, especially to work or school, can help reduce gridlock and pollution. Avoiding commuter traffic via biking can put you in a better mood before starting your work or school day, and bicycling to work or school frees up parking spaces for those who do drive. Fewer cars on the road can also help reduce the chances of auto accidents. So consider taking a bicycle ride to enjoy all the benefits that cycling has to offer. Your body, mind and spirit will thank you!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dangerous Branches At Wellington Amphitheater

I live in Wellington, and I was nearly killed by a palm tree branch while at the Wellington Amphitheater. A palm tree branch weighing 80 pounds fell five feet behind me as I walked on the path flanking the amphitheater. The path poses as a great danger to the traffic that passes during concerts, movies, etc... Thousands of people, including small children, constantly use this walkway. Dozens of huge palm trees flank the small pathway, which is perhaps five feet wide. Considering palm trees are self-grooming, it is only a matter of time before someone gets killed by the heavy falling branches! Adriana Girolami Wellington

McKinlay On Surtax Vote

Over the past few years. Palm Beach County has seen a dramatic decrease in its unemployment rate, its economic indicators rise, and businesses begin to flourish once again. But this positive growth has not been felt countywide. Throughout areas of my district, mostly the far western reaches of the county, unemployment continues to hover between 20 and 26 percent. Business recruitment is slow, and families are not feeling the economic recovery that many other people across Palm Beach County are experiencing. Roads desperately need repair, parks have broken equipment, housing inventory is critically low, and what is available is often in disrepair. I’ve spent countless hours walking the halls of our capitol in Tallahassee seeking state dollars to assist with

infrastructure and educational needs in an effort to improve the chances of significant economic development. To date, we have been tremendously successful in our lobbying efforts. However, we have a long way to go. When I ran for the Palm Beach County Commission, my priorities of improving infrastructure, providing a favorable environment for job growth and ensuring our children had safe neighborhoods and homes were the cornerstone of my campaign platform. I continue that pledge today, which is why I supported a surtax initiative that solely focused on improving our schools and our county and city infrastructure. I recognize the importance of cultural facilities in our county and the opportunities they provide to expand the imaginations of our children. But I feel that these organizations are better off raising money in the private sector and not competing with the critical infrastructure needs of our schools and communities. When you represent an area where people are fighting to keep a roof over their head or put food on the table, it is hard to justify giving scarce tax dollars to museums. When you represent an area where a quarter of the population is underemployed, the priority must be about creating an environment that is favorable to job growth. Infrastructure is a critical component for that growth. And, when you know firsthand the needs of our public schools because you are a parent of three public school children, you recognize that we need to fix our schools before fixing privately owned cultural facilities. It is my sincere hope that the Palm Beach County School District recognizes that the initiative approved by the Palm Beach County Commission provides an estimated additional $54 million to our public schools to address

their needs. By partnering with us, it allows them to do additional capital projects, like purchase much-needed school buses. And it allows funding to stay in the hands of traditional public schools. In the end, the focus should be what is in the best interest of the 180,000 public school students in our county. And the best interest of those students and their families is working with the county to improve their neighborhood schools, the roads they drive on to get kids to school, the sidewalks they walk on, the parks they play in and the facilities that support them. To support any other plan is not in the best interest of our kids. That is still, and should remain, one penny/one plan. County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay District 6

Minto’s Plans Should Not Be A Surprise

Due to citrus greening, Callery-Judge Grove decided it could no longer function and, after not getting 10,000 units from Palm Beach County, paid to have the ag-enclave (F.S. 163.3162) bill passed in the Florida Legislature. The wording within that statute — “the land uses and intensities of use that are consistent with the uses and intensities of use of the industrial, commercial or residential areas that surround the parcel” — would lead anyone to conclude that this was a fair and just method for the transition from agriculture to other uses. The real math for “surrounding” would have given them only 2,303 units, but our wonderful Board of County Commissioners gave them 235,000 square feet of commercial and 2,996 units, just shy of the 3,000 tipping point to become a development of regional impact (DRI).

Then comes Minto, which buys the land, wants 6,000 units and gets the gift of 4,500 units and, pay attention here, 2.1 million square feet of commercial from the county commission. Using the county’s own data, I proved to the board that 1.4 million square feet of commercial had already been built or approved to be built in this immediate area. Thus, the county commission has approved 3.5 million square feet of commercial for the central western communities, and that does not include what will come forward under GL Homes and Avenir. By comparison, Sawgrass Mills in Broward County is only 2.4 million square feet. The fact that Minto now wishes to incorporate the Seminole Improvement District only shows how naïve our county planning staff and the board were and remains. The statement “it’s very disappointing” by Mrs. Caldwell should be taken as the motto of county planning and government. Once incorporated, the 10,000plus units will be built, and the central western communities, The Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves will bear the full impact. Goodbye night sky, peace and quiet; hello traffic and crime. It is well past time for government to start listening to the people. Presently existing residents have no rights, other than to pay for over-development that ruins their dreams and chosen way of life. An old American Indian saying states, “We do not inherit the land; we only borrow it from our children.” Patrick Smith ends his book A Land Remembered with the question, “Where did it all go, Papa? Where?” In the 1950s, we built bomb shelters to protect us from communist aggression. What, if anything, can protect us from our own government? Where is the silver lining with this cloud? Oh,

in somebody’s pocket... I forgot. Dr. Bill Louda Loxahatchee Groves

PBC Approves More Western Development

The Palm Beach County commissioners voted to loosen restrictions that will allow more western county development. Only Paulette Burdick was opposed (thank you). It is very disappointing that more western land development is opposed by only one commissioner. Although it is to be expected from most of the east coast commissioners, most disappointing is the continued support for more development in the western communities by District 6 Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, who should have been, on behalf of her constituents, voting to hold the line on more development in the western communities. Yet, not surprisingly, McKinlay continues to vote in support of developers (as in those who supported her election as commissioner), including more density in Minto, knowing full well that existing roads, already overcrowded at times during the day with stopand-go traffic, are insufficient for an additional 12,000 or more

homes. With Minto planning to incorporate Westlake, there will be no curb on density or gridlock there. Although the need for more roads, or widening of existing roads, has been discussed (with, of course, the need for more revenue), little to nothing has been addressed by commissioners about whether there will be sufficient water supply for additional new residents, or the potential pollution of sensitive western county lands by new development. There seems to be little caring on the part of most commissioners, as long as there are more tax dollars coming in. Despite the expected additional tax revenue from all the new development, the county commissioners not only want to raise our sales tax one cent, it has been announced that there will still be an increase in real estate taxes next year. Perhaps there should be an audit, by an external source, of current county spending before more increases in revenue are approved. County commissioners should be giving more consideration to the voices of taxpayers than to their avarice for more tax dollars, and more consideration for the quality of life in Palm Beach County’s future. Patricia Abbott Royal Palm Beach

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OPINION

Sleep Apnea? Try CPAP, But Also Lose Weight And Stop Smoking! Sleep Apnea affects more than 18 million Americans — and it not only hampers the ability to get a good, restful night’s sleep, but it can also lead to diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm and more. There are several ways to treat

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sleep apnea, but these days, many doctors urge the use of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) — the “gold standard” of available remedies while sleeping. It pushes air into the nasal cavities through a mask or tube to keep them open. It helps

maintain a healthy level of oxygen in the bloodstream, which is a necessity for all of your organs. Of course, there remain four simple, but basic, recommendations to keep in mind. Number one, as with so many health problems, lose weight. Extra

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One Year Added To Contract

continued from page 1 so we can get a better appreciation and a better handle on what your next contract should look like,” said Napoleone, himself an attorney, as are McGovern and Drahos. Resident Bill Flack said that as president of the Olympia Master Association and an attorney, he had reached out to Cohen on various issues and received immediate help. “I just want that known, be-

cause that’s important,” Flack said. “We had issues with sober homes. I won’t go into other things, but when I reached out, the response was immediate, and it was well-informed. I just want you to know when someone like that exists, where it’s not difficult to reach out, it’s a very important cog in this government wheel. I’m glad to see that she’ll be with us still.” Drahos said that a one-year extension is a responsible thing for the council to do. “We had an opportunity to work together a little bit on the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board, but in the short time that I have worked as a councilman, I’ve gotten a much more compre-

hensive view of what you do,” he told Cohen. “I agree with Councilman Napoleone and appreciate the fact that you’re willing to go into this with a one-year commitment, knowing that we’re going to be evaluating you during that time.” McGovern said he and Cohen both agreed to the short-term extension. “We felt that in order to have a full, fair assessment of the village attorney and the village attorney’s office, that would best be done a year from now,” he said, adding that he would be happy to conduct the negotiation again at that time. Gerwig also agreed with the negotiations and the one-year

extension in order for council members to better understand the position. “We need to work on that together,” she said. Cohen said she appreciated the one-year extension and did not want the council to feel boxed into a corner. “I want you to get a fair opportunity to get to know me, and for me to get to know all of you,” she said. “I’m confident that over the next year, as we come to know each other better, you will be able to better see a lot of the work that’s done in the department by very dedicated and competent people.” Drahos made a motion to approve the extended contract, which carried 5-0.

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fat around the neck can make your airway narrower. Also, stop smoking! Smoking increases swelling in the upper airway, which can worsen snoring and apnea. Number three is a surprise… avoid sleeping on your back. It

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continued from page 1 with time changes, or leaving school later in the day as the sun is setting because of staying later for clubs and extracurricular activities — or even unexpectedly walking home because a ride fell through. “It would just be great to have everyone feel safe,” Williams said, noting that she would like this project to continue after she and her friends graduate. “I want there to be enough for everyone who would need one to have one.” Though plans can change, and each year there is a different num-

can cause your tongue to fall back and your tonsils, or other tissue, to collapse and block the airway. And, as always, limit alcohol and medications like pain killers and sedatives, which enhance sleep apnea by relaxing the airway muscles. Good luck!

ber of students, there are always going to be kids walking or biking to school. For now, Williams, a senior, is looking forward to handing out the blinkers. “I adore the elementary schools, and I think it’s going to be a lot of fun,” she said. “I hope that they find it exciting and cool. It’s fun when you get something, and the fact that its helping you is even better.” There is still time to help purchase more blinkers and be a sponsor. Witkowski thanked sponsors Murray & Guari Trial Attorneys P.L. for their continued support. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Witkowski at maureen.witkowski@ palmbeachschools.org.

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CENTRAL CHAMBER YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY HOSTS TRADE SHOW

Middle school and high school students from area schools unveiled 14 new startup businesses to the public at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy Trade Show on Saturday, April 30 at the Mall at Wellington Green. The program runs during the academic year and is currently accepting applications for next year’s class of 2017. To learn more, visit www.cpbchamberyea.org or (561) 790-6200. PHOTOS BY JASON STROMBERG/TOWN-CRIER

Rachelle Crain, Martina Sanchez and Johnny Brief.

Jamesha Whitfield and Jasmine Miller of Gawdess Expression

Robre’ana Hutchinson of Sunshine’s Miracle, which makes gift bags of toys for children in shelters.

Mack Cromer and Briana Maraj with Ambitious Minds Entertainment.

Evan Ebersole created an aerial photography service.

Pamela Smith, Reginald Smith, Lucas Adams and Eric Mackey.

Zeke Adams created an eco-friendly clothing line.

Macartney Ewing created Agápe 621, which sells items to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

ADT VOLUNTEERS TAKE GRANDMA’S PLACE KIDS TO LION COUNTRY SAFARI

Volunteers from ADT joined children from Grandma’s Place, a rescue shelter in Royal Palm Beach, at Lion Country Safari during the company’s community service program Saturday, April 30. To learn about Grandma’s Place, visit www.grandmasplacepb.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Grandma’s Place children check out spider monkeys.

ADT volunteers who accompanied the Grandma’s Place kids to Lion Country Safari.

Kids enjoy feeding the giraffe.

Alex Price and Natalie McDonald from ADT with Grandma’s Place Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs.

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County Gives First OK To Put 1-Cent Sales Tax Hike On Ballot

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday approved the preliminary reading of an ordinance to ask voters to approve a temporary 1-cent increase in the sales tax to 7 cents, with the county sharing the additional revenue with the School District of Palm Beach County and municipal governments. In doing so, the commissioners eliminated the more controversial part of the proposal to share the revenue with economic development and cultural organizations. Commissioner Melissa McKinlay made the motion, concerned that voters would reject the referendum if cultural organizations and business development were included. The motion for the referendum, primarily intended for infrastructure improvements, carried 5-2 with Vice Mayor Hal

Valeche and Commissioner Shelley Vana opposed. The referendum, if given final approval, will be placed on the Nov. 8 ballot. County Administrator Verdenia Baker noted that both the county and the school district face significant infrastructure challenges. “We must address these issues,” Baker said, explaining that the added tax would apply to all transactions except for food, baby food, medical expenses and some agricultural products, subject to state approval. Only the first $5,000 of large items would be taxed at the higher rate. Proceeds from the local tax would go to the state, which takes an administrative fee off the top. Baker estimated that tourists would contribute 25 percent of the revenue, which will go to improvements including school buildings, equipment, roads, bridges, water

and wastewater improvements, and vehicles. The split would be 50 percent for the school district, 30 percent for the county and 20 percent divided among the 38 municipalities. The surtax revenue is estimated at a total of $2.7 billion over its 10-year life, which would sunset in 2026. Baker said a sales-tax boost was originally discussed in 2013 in partnership with the school district, but it did not materialize. The idea was readdressed in 2015, with funding options including ad valorem taxes, bonds and the surtax, and the commission directed its staff to move forward with a surtax plan. County staff came back with a list of projects, along with proposed partnerships that included the school district, the Palm Beach County League of Cities, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach

County and the Business Development Board, with 48 percent to go to the school district, 27.5 percent to the county, 18.5 percent to the municipalities, 4.5 percent for economic development through cultural facilities, and 1.5 percent for economic development incentives. The revenue would be administered through an oversight committee comprised of representatives from the county, the school district and the municipalities. Baker said that the school board and 20 municipal governments had adopted the agreement, although they would have to reapprove the agreement with the cultural and economic development incentives removed. The state statute authorizing the sales tax requires 50 percent plus one approval by the municipalities. Commissioner Steve Abrams asked what would happen if the anticipated revenue is collected

before 2026, and Baker said it would sunset when the amount is collected, and would end in 2026 regardless of whether the anticipated amount was collected. Commissioner Priscilla Taylor was concerned that the extra tax appeared to fall heavier on the backs of some people who appear to be excluded from the benefits. Vana was concerned that some small businesses would not have the resources to comply with the rigorous requirements to collect the tax. Commissioner Paulette Burdick wanted economic incentives to include poor areas such as the Glades, whose population needs more skilled and blue-collar jobs. Valeche, who has opposed the surtax, asked about excluding the cultural council, explaining that he did not understand its inclusion in a tax that is supposed to go for infrastructure improvements.

Taylor said that 75 percent of jobs are created by small businesses and did not want to see them excluded. “Small businesses cannot apply, yet they are paying the tax,” she said. McKinlay said their original proposal was for the referendum to be only for infrastructure improvements. Abrams agreed that with questions being raised about the economic and cultural development portion, it would be more logical to move forward with only the infrastructure components. “Infrastructure was the driving force of the whole effort,” Abrams said, adding that it was difficult for him to remove the economic and cultural incentives because his district would benefit greatly from them. “Economic and cultural development won’t be any worse off if it fails. To me, it is a drag on the ballot question to include economic and cultural development.”

Sen. Abruzzo Visits Wellington To Discuss Legislative Session

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo (D-District 25) reported on the recent legislative session to the Wellington Village Council last week, highlighting the Florida Senate’s unanimous approval of an $82.3 billion budget, the largest in state history. “We had a pretty decent legislative session,” Abruzzo said. “I don’t know any governmental body in America that you can say a budget like that passed unanimously, Democrats and Republicans working together. We did that based on the fact that we think we are moving in the right direction as far as money for public education is concerned. We implemented the most funding for public education in the history of our state.” Although some have said it’s still not enough, Abruzzo said it is moving in the right direction,

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continued from page 1 of hearing the conversations at the different tables,” Liggins said. “We’ve been working on this since probably the end of January, and we do it at our offices across the street. Hearing what you have to say about it really does help us in finalizing the plan and developing future plans.” Residents were asked about the village today, in the future, and for next year, through eight questions: • What are the major successes for Royal Palm Beach during the past year? Residents suggested the sale of the Crestwood property, getting aquatic vegetation in canals under control, improving and maintaining the quality of services, landscaping, a dog park at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, getting Royal Palm Beach debt-free and more. • Why did you make the choice to live in the Village of Royal Palm Beach? Residents highlighted parks and recreational programs, a low crime rate, schools, housing, the neighborhood feel and more. • What are the best methods for the village to communicate with you? Residents suggested using an electronic billboard, social media, a reverse 9-1-1 system, text blasts, e-mail blasts, the village’s web site, the Town-Crier, television and other avenues.

adding that there are identifiable projects in the budget that will benefit Wellington residents. About $400,000 will go to Alzheimer’s care locally, and almost $600,000 will go to the Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health, Palm Beach County’s community mental health center. “We have hundreds of thousands of dollars going to Place of Hope for human trafficking and those really dealing with some of life’s crises, and we work very hard… as a team to make sure that they have funding,” said Abruzzo, who served as minority whip this session. “Overall, I think our budget is robust. It meets the needs of our constituents, and I’m happy to report that we passed it in the fashion that we did.” The Senate also passed bills important to the League of Cities, including a public records bill to protect municipalities from those who file misleading public records

requests with frivolous lawsuits behind them. “We passed it in the Senate this year, but it died in messages over to the House,” Abruzzo said. “I do believe we will get this done in the next legislative session. Politics got in the way a little bit… but that is something that needs to be done, because you should not be held hostage to those types of frivolous lawsuits.” Lawmakers also passed a private/public partnership bill that he said will benefit Wellington. “We really pulled back the reins and gave it back to you in that you can do public/private partnerships with local business communities or residents without the state interfering,” he said. “I think that’s another great step in the right direction.” They also passed several water bills. “We’re having an aggressive stance looking at our water policy

over the next decade,” Abruzzo said. “Our incoming president, Sen. Joe Negron from right here in Palm Beach County, has a strong stance on making sure we do everything we can for water quality, so there were a number of bills passed to help strengthen that.” He also mentioned other bills that passed, including one to protect people who have had injunctions filed to prevent someone from making contact with them. “When that injunction is violated, it is a misdemeanor… if it’s violated a million times, it’s still a misdemeanor,” he said. “The perpetrators find out pretty quick that it is a slap on the wrist. We just passed a bill and the governor signed it into law that after the third offense, it will become a felony.” They also passed a law for Palm Beach County modeled after a Broward County law allowing the waiving of fees to veterans for

• What would make the Village of Royal Palm Beach more livable to you? Residents suggested improving Royal Palm Beach High School, adding lighting in some areas and decreasing it in others, traffic enforcement and control, keeping taxes low, maintaining parks and other actions. • In 15 years, I would like to see ___ in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Residents suggested more trees, balanced growth, improved traffic, more activities for children, maintaining public safety, attracting young families and more. • In five years, the Village of Royal Palm Beach needs to ___. Residents suggested that the village update the comprehensive plan, increase community involvement, install term limits for council members, plan for future population increases, keep taxes low, expand recreation programs for teenagers, maintain a budget surplus and other goals. • During the next year, 2016-17, the Village of Royal Palm Beach needs to address or complete ___. Residents suggested reexamining the citizen advisory boards for diversity, working on a stormwater master plan, an organizational audit, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office community enforcement, traffic monitoring and enforcement, landscaping codes and other things. • If you were a wizard and could change one thing in Royal Palm Beach, what change would you make? Residents suggested adding more cultural arts; cleaning canals in the village; eliminating taxes; building a botanical garden,

community vegetable gardens and solar panels at parks; and more. Attendees were also given the opportunity to write an open message to the mayor and council on an index card, either providing their names or remaining anonymous. “Many of the things that we talk about tonight will be more than one year. I know last year, one of the topics that came up from a couple of groups was a La Mancha drainage issue. That is underway. It is being worked on,” said Sumek, the consultant. “Things like that do get built into the process. It may take time to design it; it may take time to get the funding in place. Not all of these things will be accomplished in one year.” The results from the evening will be compiled by Sumek and released in approximately two weeks. “I’m looking forward to new ideas, particularly on the prioritization,” Pinto said. “A few years back, we came out of this session and realized that we really have to prioritize our efforts for a senior citizen facility. It was the input that we got from this session that we really need to move that higher up on the list and get that moving.” The report will provide insight into trends; bring to light direct, organized, structured input from the citizens; and let the council know what the citizens feel are notable achievements. “Last year, a priority was the senior living complex. Work has been done on it. It will continue on. The senior housing ordinance was adopted, which was a priority.

The millage rate was addressed,” Sumek said. Additional priorities included a stormwater master plan and pilot projects, western development impact analysis, replacing the roof on a fire station, the police contract, developing a financial revenue projection model, resolving problems with the Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps and more. “If you look at it, 70 percent of the things were completed from last year,” Sumek said. Events such as the summit, Pinto said, constitute local government in action. For Liggins, input from residents helps staff. “I don’t think the document would be complete without their input and their information. This is what we found to be the best way to get it,” Liggins said. Public input provides suggestions and comments that staff might have missed, he said, and sitting at the table gives an additional opportunity to talk and meet with residents. “It is important for citizens to give input into the strategic planning process, since it is creating the future for the community,” Sumek said. “It starts to define what they feel is important and to provide a framework for issues and actions for the next year.” Over the years, Sumek said he has seen that approximately 80 percent of the actions have been addressed or significant headway was made on those issues. “There are tangible results that I think have added value,” he said.

admission to public parks and for public transportation. However, the legislature did not pass a healthcare bill to receive money through the Affordable Care Act. “We in the Senate passed what we affectionately call ‘Negron Care,’ which was just implementation for us to get the money from the Affordable Care Act, not that you support it or are against it,” he said. “That issue aside, we’re leaving about $51 billion on the table, so the Senate, Democrats and Republicans, passed 39-to-1 an implementing bill just so that we can get our money to make sure that our citizens here in Florida have that. That was two years ago. Last year, we did the same thing. This year, we did not even take it up because the House was not going to, and Gov. Scott said he was not going to sign it.” Abruzzo, who sits on the Healthcare Committee, said the

legislature has been financing healthcare programs from the general fund. “But there’s about 800,000 who do not have healthcare because we are not accepting that money,” he said. Abruzzo said that he will continue to work hard representing Wellington in Tallahassee. “Anything that I can do as a senator, we are a team, and I know some of you here are new, but I’m here to work beside you,” he said. “I cannot stand to see unfunded mandates coming down to you, and dumping it on you and saying, ‘It’s your problem.’” Abruzzo also thanked the council for affording him an office in the Wellington Municipal Complex, and offered the same invitation when council members visit Tallahassee. “My office is literally your office, so when you are in Tallahassee, it extends to that,” he said.

Councilman David Swift, Councilwoman Selena Smith, Mayor Fred Pinto, Councilwoman Jan Rodusky and Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara.

(Above) Lyle Sumek. (Below) Residents take part in the summit.

Citizen Advisory Committees Volunteers Needed The Village of Wellington is currently accepting applications from residents who would like to be considered for appointment to a Wellington board or committee. Village boards and committees are: Architectural Review Board, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Education Committee, Equestrian Preserve Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board, Public Safety Committee, Senior Advisory Committee and the Tree Board. Volunteers wishing to serve can obtain an application and information on the boards and committees at: www.wellingtonfl.gov. The application can be sent either by mail, e-mail or fax to: Venice Howard, Deputy Village Clerk, Village of Wellington, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414; email: vhoward@wellingtonfl.gov or fax (561-791-4045). The deadline for submitting your response is May 9, 2016. For additional information please call (561) 791-4143 or 791-4784.

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ALA To Host Important Meetings

The Acreage Landowners’ Association is planning two important meetings in the coming weeks. On Tuesday, May 10, Palm Beach County Engineer George Webb will be speaking on the latest traffic studies and reviewing plans for upcoming road projects. On Tuesday, June 14, Lynn Tipton with the Florida League of Cities will be speaking on the incorporation process and its possible advantage and disadvantages. Both meetings will be held at the Indian Trail Improvement District office, located at 13476 61st Street North, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. acreagelandowners.com.

Robert Sharon Chorale Concert Set For May 15

The Robert Sharon Chorale will present ’S Wonderful Music: Gershwin to Les Mis on Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. in the DeSantis Family

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CAFCI To Present Student Awards

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will hold its annual student assistance award ceremony on Saturday, May 14. For the past 24 years, CAFCI has provided awards to deserving students. This year, 21 students will be presented with an award toward their college education. Requirements for a CAFCI award include a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, an official transcript, a letter of acceptance from the college of their choice, evidence of school and community involvement, two letters of recommendation and an essay to demonstrate interest and knowledge of Caribbean culture and affairs. Students meeting the requirements are invited for an interview, after

NEWS BRIEFS which the selection for awards is made. The CAFCI student assistance funds are raised through donations from CAFCI members, community partners/stakeholders and from proceeds generated from CAFCI’s annual Friendship Ball. For more information, visit www. cafcipbc.org.

Wellington Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Combined Neighborhood Watch Meeting to include all of the village’s Neighborhood Watch groups. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 18 beginning at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium at Village Park, located at 11700 Pierson Road. Neighborhood advocates and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be on hand to discuss summer safety and community crime trends, as well as offer crime prevention tips. A guest speaker from Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue’s Education

Unit will discuss programs such as yellow dot, pet fire safety, car seat check, slip and fall, first aid and CPR. Benefits of belonging to a watch group include a safer community, as well as exclusive grant opportunities for block parties. For more information about starting or joining a neighborhood watch in your community, call (561) 791-4764.

Stuart Mears Meet-And-Greet

Stuart Mears, candidate for state representative in District 86, will host a meet-and-greet on Wednesday, May 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille, located at 10880 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. All are welcome to attend. For more information, e-mail stuart@stuartwmears.com or call (561) 386-3022.

Palm Beach Outlets Plans Safe Kids Day

The Palm Beach Outlets will host Safe Kids Day on Saturday,

May 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Safe Kids Day will be a day to celebrate kids and take action to keep them safe. During the event, the first 500 children will receive free bicycle helmets. The event also will feature a bicycle rodeo, helmet fitting, interactive games providing safety tips, car seat checks, safety demonstrations by vendors and more. According to Safe Kids Palm Beach County, injuries from car crashes, fires, drownings, poisonings, falls and more remain major threats to children in the United States. Throughout the world, one million children die of injuries each year, and most of these tragedies are preventable. Safe Kids is a community-based program that offers safety education and materials to families to decrease preventable injuries in children. Educational materials focus on drowning prevention, home safety, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety and child passenger safety. Palm Beach Outlets is located at 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. in West Palm Beach. For more info., call Palm Beach Outlets at (561) 515-4400 or visit www.

palmbeachoutlets.com. Learn more about Safe Kids Palm Beach County by calling (561) 727-1048.

Education Place Graduation On May 15

Education Place will hold its 2016 graduation and moving up ceremony on Sunday, May 15 at the International Polo Club in Wellington. Following the ceremony, the school will host a buffet dinner and pool party for the graduates, their families, and for the faculty, students and parents of the Education Place community. The high school graduates are Rachel Caroline Ayres and Katherine Riley Bonis. The middle school graduates are James Belden, Timothy Dutta, Ian Galle, Ty Simpson and Emmalee Virginia. Education Place, located in the original Wellington Mall, serves students in grades one through 12. It offers an accredited curriculum in an alternative school environment and specializes in meeting the needs of equestrian families. Learn more at www.1educationplace.com.

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WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES HOSTS ‘SAIL INTO FASHION’ BRUNCH Women of the Western Communities presented its “Sail Into Fashion” brunch, fashion show and auction fundraiser on Sunday, May 1 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA Harmony House and the club’s scholarship fund. Guest emcees were Kool 105.5’s Mo and Sally. Casual, career and dressy fashions and accessories were provided by Dress Barn, while Visions Hair Salon provided hair and makeup services. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Julie Tannehill, Hope Barron, Maggie Zeller, Maureen Gross, Jo Cudnik and Allyson Samiljan.

Models who took part in the show with hair and makeup reps.

Betsy Carroll in a dressy outfit with an accent necklace.

Taehler Piercy in a casual outfit.

Mo Foster, Sally Sevareid, Betsy Carroll, Taehler Piercy, Sky Skeel, Kelli Alvord, Alyanna Alvord and Stephanie Eisenberger.

Mair Armand, Jo Cudnik and Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig.

Alyanna Alvord models career wear.

Faye Ford and Terri Wescott at the check-in desk.

ARTISTS PRESENT FINE ARTS EXHIBITION AND SALE TO HELP ANIMAL RESCUE

A fine arts exhibition and sale was hosted at the home of local artist Norman Gitzen on Sunday, May 1 to benefit Tri County Animal Rescue. Presented by Gitzen, along with Kathryn Carlyle of Carlyle Gibbs, the event was a venue for several artists to show their work creating sculptures, paintings, jewelry and handmade pieces using found materials. Gitzen’s nature-inspired Casa Capricorn PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER was open for tours.

Norman Gitzen, Tri-County Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordinator Pam DuBois with Karleigh, and volunteers Mary Stern and Janice Jacobs with Tasha.

Kathryn Fox admires Bill Oliver’s seagrape wood bowl.

PREPARING TO SELL YOUR HOME? Selling your home doesn’t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time. Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the A/C vents doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, worn or stained carpet that needs replacing or cracked tiles that need attention, be sure to get it done— flooring is a huge selling point. Buyers like to snoop around, so be sure to fix any sticky doors or drawers as well. Finally, don’t forget to address any issues with the exterior—fences, shingles, sidewalks, etc. After all, without curb appeal, some buyers may never get to see the inside. Neutralize. You want buyers to see themselves in your home. If your living room has lime green shag, wood-paneled

walls, and all your collectibles and personal photographs, this will be much harder for them to do. Try replacing any bold color choices in your floors and walls with something more neutral—beiges, tans, and whites. Repainting and reflooring will make everything look fresh and new, and help prospective buyers imagine all the possibilities. Stage. Once your house is clean and updated, it’s time to play dress up. Home staging can mean adding small details and décor touches that will bring out the possibilities in the various spaces in your home: lamps, mirrors, throw rugs and pillows, flowers, decorative soaps and towels, patio furniture. Home staging can be particularly useful if your home is especially old or if the exterior looks dated. Think of it as a little mascara and rouge—if it’s done right, you notice the beauty, not the makeup.

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Susan Saladino with one of her mixed media sculptures.

James Rabidoux with some of his paintings.

Kathryn Carlyle creates oneof-a-kind wearable art jewelry.

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Master of Science in Leadership Classes forming soon at our Wellington Campus at Wellington Reserve on State Road 7. To find out more, call Graduate Admissions at (561) 803-2122. Wellington residents: ask about the Jacobs Family Scholarship.

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The great majority of the current County Commissioners have repeatedly ignored the overwhelming mandate of the voters in 1999 who voted to tax themselves $100 Million to preserve the Agricultural Reserve region for agricultural purposes. There has been a continuous erosion of Ag Reserve land and open space for more homes and more commercial buildings. The majority of the current County Commissioners have never been able to say “No” to developers and other special interests, which also includes recent development approvals for Minto West GL’s, Indian Trail Groves and two golf courses. At the rate our County Commissioners are approving excessive development, Palm Beach County may soon surpass Broward and Dade in congestion, traffic, pollution, etc. Reprinted from the Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition — April 28, 2016

FARMING AREA MAY OPEN UP More commercial development OK’d in the Ag Reserve By Skyler Swisher - Sun Sentinel Staff Writer

A series of changes made by the Palm Beach County Commission on Wednesday could open up a 21,000-acre farming region to more commercial development. The commission voted 5-2 to grant commercial use to three landowners — who collectively own about 40 acres in the area west of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach called the Agricultural Reserve. Environmentalists say the changes set a precedent that will lead to more commercial development in the farming region and make agriculture less viable. “These items utterly fail to protect the public’s investment in agriculture,” said Lisa Interlandi, senior attorney with the Everglades Law Center. Commissioners also agreed to waive requirements that land be set aside for preservation for Agricultural Reserve properties that are developed and are less than 16 acres. The county through the years has used a mix of taxpayer money and tougher building rules to try to strike a balance between farming and development in the area. Voters in 1999 approved $100 million for land-buying, which the county used to preserve about 2,400 acres of the region for farming. Commissioner Steven Abrams said giving landowners in the farming region more flexibility could help agriculture to survive. “The small farmers support these changes because it enables them to reduce their debt

and buy new equipment,” he said. One landowner wanted to sell his outdated packing plant for commercial development and build a modern facility elsewhere in the county with the proceeds. Others argued that their nurseries no longer fit with surrounding new development. As new homes have been built in the farming region, a need exists for stores and gas stations, which will take the strain off roads in more densely populated eastern Palm Beach County, Abrams said. But Commissioner Paulette Burdick, one of the two commissioners who opposed the measures, said the changes will amount to “death by a thousand cuts” for farming in the Agricultural Reserve by making it easier to develop agricultural properties. “It’s a continued dismantling of agriculture in a highly productive agricultural area,” she said. Commissioner Melissa McKinlay joined Burdick in opposition, saying that she could not support the changes unless at least some land was required to be set aside for preservation. In other business, commissioners approved a land use change that would allow a massive computer data center to be built on 138 acres near the West County Energy Center west of Wellington. An unnamed developer is considering the site along with other properties in other states. Data centers are the brain of the Internet and store everything from Netflix videos to financial information.

Reprinted from the Palm Beach Post — April 28, 2016

LAND-USE CHANGES POINT TO MORE BUILDING OUT WEST County Commission loosens restrictions in farming area. By Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

The Palm Beach County Commission gave final approval to comprehensive plan changes that could spur more residential and commercial development in the Agricultural Reserve, a 22,000acre farming and conservation zone west of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. Commissioners voted Wednesday on two changes, one that makes it easier for small landowners in the reserve to sell developers the development rights attached to their property. The other change grants three specific property owners — Delray Growers, Steve and Rose Homrich, and Jim Alderman — the right to have commercial development on their property. Granting those requests required changes to the comprehensive plan that restricts development in the reserve. Wednesday’s votes affirmed decisions commissioners made on t h e s a m e r e q u e s t s i n J a n u a r y. Environmentalists and preservationists opposed the requests, arguing that they will lead to development that jams traffic, damages the environment and reduces acreage available for agriculture. Commissioner Paulette Burdick, who voted against all of the requests, told her colleagues the Agricultural Re-

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serve is threatened by the changes. “This is very sad,” she said. “Were chipping away. It’s a thousand cuts. This is another small cut.” Commissioner Hal Valeche disagreed, saying the commission has the right to change the rules of the Agricultural Reserve when appropriate. “The comprehensive plan is not inviolable,” he said. “It was created by us. It can be changed by us. We do need a limited amount of commercial in the Agricultural Reserve.” Commissioners voted 5-2 in favor of the requests by the Homriches, Alderman and Delray Growers. Burdick and Commissioner Melissa McKinlay voted against them. Burdick cast the lone vote against the change that lets more small landowners sell development rights attached to their property. Under that change, the owner of agricultural property with an existing or planned residence can sell the development rights to all but 1 acre. Previously, a landowner had to have at least 5 acres to sell the development rights to all but 1 acre. Previously, a landowner had to have at least 5 acres to sell development rights, which are often typically bought by builders who must set aside 60 acres for every 40 acres they wish to develop.

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FARMING AREA MAY OPEN UP More commercial development OK’d in the Ag Reserve By Skyler Swisher - Sun Sentinel Staff Writer

Reprinted from the Palm Beach Post — April 28, 2016

LAND-USE CHANGES POINT TO MORE BUILDING OUT WEST County Commission loosens restrictions in farming area. By Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

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DAR Marks Milestone With Letter Project To commemorate its 125th anniversary, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) took on a unique project to conclude its “Celebrate America” theme. Members are collecting letters to soldiers in an attempt to create a new world record for the most letters to soldiers collected in a single month. The Wellington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Spirit of Liberty Chapter, worked in conjunction with the King’s Academy National Honor Society to help make this world record possible. National Honor Society spon-

sor and Spirit of Liberty member Deanna Mayer coordinated the project, along with History Department Chair John Raines, who encouraged students to write letters in their history classes. TKA’s National Honor Society collected 639 letters, which were presented to Spirit of Liberty Regent Rosemary Mouring and Vice Regent Linda Bennett on April 27 at the school. The letters will be hand delivered by Vice Regent Linda Bennett at the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress, which will be held in Washington, D.C., next month.

Spirit of Liberty Regent Rosemary Mouring; National Honor Society students Emily Haine, Carissa Martin and Alyssa Blakeney; National Honor Society Sponsor Deanna Mayer; Spirit of Liberty Vice Regent Linda Bennett; and TKA Principal Sonya Jones with letters from the letter drive.

Equestrian Aid Foundation Names Louise Smith New Executive Director

Louise Smith

The Wellington-based Equestrian Aid Foundation, a leading nonprofit that assists equestrians coping with catastrophic injury or illness, has announced the appointment of Louise Smith as its new executive director. Smith brings extensive management, marketing and development experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors to the EAF at a time when the foundation is poised for growth. Most recently, she was the director of marketing and membership at the California-based Resource Area for Teaching. “We are thrilled to have Louise

join our team as the Equestrian Aid Foundation’s first executive director,” EAF President Stephanie Riggio Bulger said. “The EAF is working to strengthen its national presence and increase our ability to provide grant-based assistance for rehabilitation and essential expenses to equestrians in need. Louise’s breadth of experience will greatly assist us in this endeavor. As a fellow equestrian, Louise brings a strong dedication to our mission, as well as a deep empathy with the challenges that our grant recipients face.” As executive director, Smith will provide leadership in execu-

tive planning, capacity building, program development, fundraising and administration. “I am proud to join this organization and work with our board of directors to continue to build and grow EAF,” she said. “It is through their dedication that so many horse people coping with significant health crises have experienced a better quality of life over the past 20 years. Passion for these incredible animals unites the equestrian community to support their own in times of need.” For more information about the Equestrian Aid Foundation, visit www.equestrianaidfoundation. org.

LGLA & SRHS HONOR SOCIETY CLEAN UP ROADS

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association participated with Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful and the Adopt-a-Road program recently to tackle the debris problem in the town. Seminole Ridge High School sent 114 of its National Honor Society kids to help with the cleanup on April 23. They worked with town resident George Perez to trailer the large abandoned debris from the roadside to a pickup site near A Road on Okeechobee Blvd.

Alexia Dubocq performs in Boca Raton.

Alexia Dubocq Performs At Boca Earth Festival One of the biggest Earth Festivals in Florida took place on Saturday, April 23 at University Woodlands Park in Boca Raton. Alexia Dubocq (aka Alix Who?) was the only Wellington resident invited to perform at the event. Dubocq also jammed with Remerge and the Islanders, and delighted the audience for an hour with acoustic versions of “Thriller” and “Intoxicated.”

David C. VanCamp, president and organizer of the event for the last three years, saw Dubocq for the first time at the BBAD Boynton Beach Art Walk Festival, where she performed, and became a fan. “I love Alix’s voice, and I can hardly wait to hear her perform again,” VanCamp said. “She is a very talented young musician with her own style.”

Parssi To Graduate Magna Cum Laude

Allison Parssi, a 2012 graduate of Wellington High School, will graduate magna cum laude from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she takes part in the school’s honors program. Parssi was one of 38 women out of 1,200 to be selected as a Legacy Leader at RIT, bestowed by the Center for Women and Gender and the RIT Leadership Institute and Community Service Center. Parssi, a Pathfinder Award recipient in 2012, graduates in May with a bachelor’s degree in photographic illustration, with a minor in museum studies. She was selected for the honors program from the RIT College of Imaging Arts & Sciences and served as the honors board representative to the University Honors Council.

In addition to her academic achievements, Parssi worked at the school’s radio station, WITR 89.7, as promotions manager and photographer, and had a weekly radio show of her own. She was also editor of Draft 13, a yearly publication planned, organized and curated by a handful of fine art photography seniors outside of the school curriculum. She also worked as a teaching assistant and as student manager at the photography facilities. During her tenure at RIT, Parssi traveled to Italy, Spain and Cuba. She was in Cuba the day President Barack Obama normalized relations with the island nation. Photographs from her travels have been selected for display in the upcoming Student Honors Photography Exhibition.

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CYPRESS TRAILS JOINS ROYAL PALM CLEANUP

Cypress Trails Elementary School students and their parents, shown above, participated in the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 23 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Working with the Village of Royal Palm Beach, the participants walked more than two miles picking up trash and recyclables.

GOLDEN GROVE KIDS GET A SAFETY LESSON

On Tuesday, March 15, Canal Point Elementary School came out to Golden Grove Elementary School and investigated mock crash scenes. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office came out and set up mock crash scenes for two fifth-grade classes from both schools to investigate and collaborate on. Golden Grove teachers acted as victims, while students went around and interviewed them and took pictures. Thanks to the Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund, the school was granted this opportunity. The students from both schools, shown above, did most of their communicating through the Polycom Video-Conferencing System.

WPMS Fine Arts Fest May 13 Western Pines Middle School in The Acreage will host its fifth annual Fine Arts Festival on Friday, May 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The evening of fun and entertainment will be an opportunity to showcase the fine arts, academies and language arts programs. It will include displays of student artwork, pre-med and pre-IT projects, poetry and creative writing, as well as a performance by the jazz band and a silent auction.

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This event is open to the public and all proceeds will benefit the school’s media center and ROAR initiative, a program that offers incentives to students for being good citizens and making personal and academic progress. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted at the door. Western Pines Middle School is located at 5949 140th Avenue North. For more info., call (561) 792-2500.

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College Decision Day Celebration At SRHS

Accompanied by live music from the Seminole Ridge High School marching band, the SRHS school counseling department and the Hawk Class of 2016 celebrated the annual College Decision Day on April 26 before the school day began. College-bound seniors signed a banner to indicate their post-secondary plans and received a variety of congratulatory goodies for the day. Coffee Talk with Freshman Parents May 25 — The SRHS counseling department invites the parents of freshman students to a Coffee Talk on Wednesday, May 25 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. in the media center. Topics of discussion will be dual enrollment and credit recovery opportunities. Dual enrollment is a program that allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously by taking college courses. Students who have failed one or more state-required core classes

should be enrolled as soon as possible in a credit recovery course to begin the recovery process. Failing state-required classes will cause students to be off track for graduation, but credit recovery opportunities are available on campus and online. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to the guidance office at (561) 422-2610 or to lizzie.singletary@palmbeachschools.org. Thespians Induct Members, Choose Officers — Congratulations to the incoming officers and the latest inductees for the SRHS chapter of the International Thespian Honor Society. Officers are: Rowan Pelfrey, president; Alexander Quiggle, vice president; Alexandra Whittington, secretary; Georgia Williams, treasurer; Deja Gamble, historian; and Heidi Higdon, publicity-house-technology. New inductees are: Lya Antoine, Dana Bryan, Netania Baugh, Shauna Dougal, Mercel Ellison, Ethan Engh, Alexis Ferland, Deja

SRHS school counselors await the arrival of seniors. Gamble, Jonathon Heine, Saman- competition among the economics tha Heine, Heidi Higdon, Lind- classes for the greatest number say Kohlhurst, Alexander Long, of seniors completing the federal Danielle Masi, Emily Moree, financial aid paperwork by March Jacob Perry, Amanda Salvino, 31. First-place winner — Andrea Antonia Spado, Monica Vazquez, Caceres’ first-period class — reAlexandra Whittington and Karly ceived a breakfast party. Second Yesbeck. place went to Dr. Eric Schoenfeld’s Hawks Celebrate Challenge third-period class, and Becky Winners — As part of National Bush’s third-period class received Financial Literacy Month, Hawk third place. There is still time to apseniors celebrated the results of ply for FAFSA. Visit www.fafsa. the FAFSA Challenge, a friendly gov for more information.

Famed Author James Patterson Visits Oxbridge After receiving the Innovator’s Award at the L.A. Times Book Prizes, bestselling author James Patterson visited the Oxbridge Academy to help inspire the next generation of literary innovators. He spent the afternoon on April 13 touring the independent secondary school campus and talking to students about his writing career and the challenges he faced along the way. Patterson’s latest venture to help kids become passionate readers is called BookShots, quick-read short novels costing less than $5. Sophomore Aaron Simons interviewed Patterson during an allschool assembly in the dining hall,

where Patterson shared highlights of his career from when he began to his current projects. Students at Oxbridge are familiar with the novel-writing process. Every November, several English classes participate in the National Novel Writing Month challenge to write a 30,000-word novel in 30 days. Over the last four years, 368 participating students have exceeded the 30,000-word goal. The school’s collective word count is more than 11.5 million words. (Right) James Patterson signs books for Amy Jurkis’s English class.

Atwater And Sachs To Speak At PBSC Graduation Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and State Sen. Maria Sachs will be the keynote speakers at the Palm Beach State College spring commencement ceremonies May 9. The college will hold two ceremonies at the Palm Beach County Convention Center for the more than 2,400 graduates. Atwater will speak during the 10 a.m. ceremony for the 984 graduates of the associate’s degrees in science, and applied science, and the bachelor’s degrees in applied science and

nursing, along with the certificate programs. Sachs will speak at the 2 p.m. ceremony for the 1,440 graduates of the associate’s degree transfer program. Both ceremonies will be streamed live at www. palmbeachstate.edu. Atwater has been the state’s elected chief financial officer since 2011. His public service began in 1993, when his hometown of North Palm Beach elected him vice mayor. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2000 and the Florida Senate in 2002 and

was unanimously selected to serve as Senate President in 2008. Sachs has been a member of the Florida Legislature since 2006. After serving two terms in the Florida House of Representatives, she was elected in 2010 to the Florida Senate, where she serves as deputy minority whip and vice chair of the Higher Education Committee. The daughter of a World War II Army combat veteran, Sachs has been a staunch advocate for veterans. For more info., visit www.palm beachstate.edu/graduation.

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Three Wellington Schools Align Their Growing Fine Art Programs Wellington students in elementary school, middle school and high school will be able to share their love of the arts in the upcoming 2016-17 school year by being a part of an exciting adventure together. Wellington Elementary School, Wellington Landings Middle School and Wellington High School will each be offering programs in the arts. Wellington Elementary and Wellington Landings will now be offering fine arts academies, while WHS is already accredited with its fine arts program. Principals Dr. Maria Vaughan of Wellington Elementary, Blake Bennett of Wellington Landings

and Mario Crocetti of WHS are excited about the joint fine arts programs. To celebrate the news, the three schools’ choruses recently performed at Wellington Elementary School. It was the first time that the three schools got together on one stage. The chorus directors of each school spoke about their respective chorus programs. Each school’s advanced chorus performed several songs, while Wellington Elementary students joined local officials and school administrators in the audience, which was mesmerized by the talent of each group performing. Bradford Chase, WHS chamber chorus director for the past

Wellington Elementary Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan introduces the three school choruses, with their directors and principals.

eight years, was impressed by the elementary and middle school choruses, as well as his own. Chase, who spoke along with WLMS chorus director Alayna Morton, noted that it takes a lot of hard work and commitment to be in the chorus. The Wellington Landings Advanced Chorus and the Wellington High School Advanced Chorus rehearse often after school, and it shows. Both school chorus directors added that it takes approximately one to two months to learn a single song. WES chorus director Dave Morrison agreed that dedication and hard work is key. Along with the elementary school’s chorus

performances, he stages elaborate productions two times a year, with rehearsals up to four times a week for chorus, advanced chorus and the musicals. All three schools will be offering beginning and advanced chorus, art, drama and journalism. Each of the schools are designated as Choice Schools, which means that students residing outside of the home school area can apply for the fine arts academies. Students can be novices in all the areas. In chorus, students will learn the proper vocal technique, music theory and be part of an exciting group that grows with each practice and performance.

and trees around the property, as well as plantings of native species at the marquee and flag pole. Teachers utilize wind decorations outside their classroom and plans are to incorporate some outdoor gardens outside the internal classroom doors. Future plans are to research the inclusion and construction of aquaponics at the school. The school is applying for grants to support and construct the necessary materials. Cypress Trails already has raised bed gardens and will work to reestablish plants within the beds for utilization of the students. Teachers are encouraged to participate in the planning and development of the new outdoor learning areas. In addition, Cypress Trails continues its green efforts with the expansion and integration of its walking trail. There is a nature/ walking trail around the perimeter of the physical education field that

working together to align the fine arts programs across the three schools and are excited that the schools will be in sync for the upcoming school year. Research has found that students in art programs perform better academically in the classrooms, as well as on standardized tests. “We are hoping to see greater academic gains by infusing the arts,” said Vaughan, who looks forward to seeing the children thrive in all areas. For more information about the programs, call Wellington Elementary at (561) 651-0600, Wellington Landings at (561) 7928100 and WHS at (561) 795-4900.

The three choruses all together, including WHS Principal Mario Crocetti, WLMS Principal Blake Bennett and WES Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan.

Cypress Trails A ‘Green School Of Quality’ Cypress Trails Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach has been recognized as a “Green School of Quality” by the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Green School Recognition Program. The award will be presented to Cypress Trails at the eighth annual awards luncheon on May 25. There are three different categories being recognized. They are: School of Promise, School of Quality and School of Excellence. This is Cypress Trails’ first year applying for the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Green School Recognition Program. A big highlight this year at the school is the new butterfly garden and outdoor learning area. In conjunction with 4H and Cub Club After Care, the “pits” that surround the garden serve as an outdoor learning lab where students can journal, document and illustrate their observations. The campus has native plants

Art arouses students’ creativity and individual expressionism, with each school offering exceptional art classes. In all three schools, students in drama will learn the basics of drama, theater and the technique of building a character, along with learning about the creation of costumes, props, scenery and being an active part of a fullfledged production. Journalism is designed to enable students in the production of journalism across print, multimedia and web platforms. All three schools have journalism clubs and work on the school’s yearbook and student newspapers. The three principals have been

Cypress Trails students learn about plants outside. is used in science and PE classes. fronds and other branches and The trail was cut out of the wooded place them on top of existing easement around the school, so it habitats to give the animal added is home to many animals, such as protection from the elements. The raccoons, squirrels and opossums. club also seeks to add QR codes There is a fifth grade Earth Club, with additional information on and those students are responsible the trail to allow students to acfor maintaining the trail, which cess details about the trail and the includes maintaining the habitats. native plant and animal life that They usually trim back the palm resides there.

SPANISH SPELLERS AT NEW HORIZONS

Third-grade students in the International Spanish Academy at New Horizons Elementary School recently held a Spanish Spelling Bee. Participants competed with students in the dual language classes, and then two winners will be selected for the Dual Language School Competition on Saturday, May 14 at Clifford O. Taylor/ Kirklane Elementary. Shown above are the third-grade spellers with teacher Melissa Arcos.

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It Will Be Quite A While Before Vegetables Arrive In My Garden Sorry to bore you with a gardening story for the second week in a row, but I am on a roll here. Having had some rain recently, I decided to turn over my garden. As you recall, there is an existing raised-bed garden in the backyard of my new house — a garden that was once the envy of the neighborhood, I am told. Of course, that’s when it was filled with vegetables. But how hard can it be to grow something? I mean, look around. There’s green stuff everywhere. In fact, there’s plenty of green stuff in my garden right now, but most of those stems sport dandelions, thorns or oak leaves — nothing the neighbors are raving

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The Sonic BOOMER about. So these must be the much-maligned “weeds” of which I have heard tell. Most of them seem quite healthy and beautiful. What if I just leave them alone? No, I have to try for vegetables. And that means turning over the garden.

I have seen this done every spring by people who know what they’re doing, so I must do it, too. This reminds me of a completely unrelated story. When I was about 12, I meandered down the alley to the house where the new neighbors were just moving in. The father was out back, turning over the garden (this is my common thread) and I pitched in to help him. Pretty soon I asked, “Is it true you work for the FBI?” He put down his shovel. I don’t know how far he’d traveled to find the secluded ivy-covered house on the nondescript street in the middle of the hundreds of thousands of homes in the

buzzing metropolis of Milwaukee — but you can’t keep a secret from a 12-yearold busybody! But back to work. My daughter lives on a micro-green farm, so they have plenty of tools lying around, and I asked the farm manager what I should use. She gave me a broad fork. It’s like a triple-wide pitchfork and is supposed to make everything go triple-fast. Good. Because when I think of gardening, I think of speed. What she didn’t tell me was how to operate the broad fork. I stuck its prongs into the ground as far as I could, and that was about an inch. But I knew the ground was wet, so I jumped onto the fork. The

fork leaned, leaned, leaned and I jumped off before the splat. Frustrated, I drove it into the ground again and leapt back on. This time I put one foot on the left side and one foot on the right and jumped up and down as hard as I could. The tines sunk into the soil. Success! As I progressed down the rows, I found that things moved more quickly if I heaved the fork into the ground, jumped on, spread my legs and wiggled my rear end as hard as I could. This was both effective... and entertaining for the neighbors. The women on each side of me were watching See WELKY, page 18

New Film ‘Mother’s Day’ Suffers From A Boring, Unfunny Plot

The new film Mother’s Day is one of those Garry Marshall films celebrating a holiday. It follows the pattern of Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve with one major difference: It is simply not funny. Even the sentiment is somewhat sour. No one is happy, and the resolutions of at least some of the problems seem forced and trite. It is a typical Marshall movie in that there are many well-known performers going through an interwoven plot in a series of stories. Most are easily identifiable types, and that weakens the whole plot. We know most of the performers, so we can relax and relate, but, unfortunately, they are not nearly as sympathetic as they might be because they are so stereotyped. The large cast focuses on relationships with parents, as you might expect. Sandy (Jennifer Aniston) is divorced and really wants to get back together with Henry

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler (Timothy Olyphant), who has married Tina (Shay Mitchell), far younger and able to interact better with her teen daughter. Bradley (Jason Sudeikis) is a widower with kids who lost his wife (Jennifer Garner) in Iraq and obsesses over a video she made there. Miranda (Julia Roberts) is a hard-driving writer and businesswoman. We have Kristin (Britt Robertson), having doubts about an upcoming marriage because she is not certain of her identity, having been adopted. We also see sisters Jesse (Kate Hud-

son) and Gabi (Sarah Chalke) who have moved across the country to ensure that their uptight parents Flo and Earl (Margo Martindale and Robert Pine) do not find out that one has married an Indian and the other a woman. Of course, just in time for Mother’s Day, the folks make a surprise visit and behave exactly the way a stereotype would have them. The characters look like they are going through their paces on the last year of a bad situation comedy. Would people move across the country so their parents would not learn what they are doing? And while parents and children can certainly alienate each other, would they do it quite as casually and nastily as is done here? We can also note that a woman hoping for a return by her ex-husband might just give up once he marries someone else. One of the things I liked best in the first and the best of the holiday films, Valentine’s Day, was that there were so many

unexpected twists and turns. Here it looks like a group of people came together for a weekend, tossed out a few ideas, and never really thought about a plot. The holiday itself, of course, is self-limiting. There were many different kinds of love in the first film and some changes in plots in the second. Here things are just focused on parental relations. I am second to no one in my appreciation of mothers. I adored my own mother, and one of my favorite things was (and still is) watching the very special relationship between my wife and our daughter Erica. The clear love and attachment has gone well beyond her childhood. We can see it in her relationship with our grandson Alex. There was almost none of that kind of love visible in the film. The actors were clearly just going through the motions. Performers like these movies. They are only in the film for a short time, get to work with a few

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WELLINGTON’S TEMPLE B’NAI JACOB ENDS THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH A PICNIC

Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington held its annual picnic on Sunday, May 1 at Loxahatchee Groves Park. The event celebrated the end of the religious school year with awards being handed out to students by their teachers. Congregation members then enjoyed a picnic lunch with hot dogs, hamburgers and more. For more info., visit www.templebnaijacob.com.

Religious school members with director Andrea Cohan.

Robert Solomon and Lenore Glickman.

Maggie Moorman gets her face painted.

Susan Feldman, Alexis Blumberg, Emily Thal, Joe Grossman, Sydney Blitman, Liz Thal, Randy Feldman and Valerie Solomon of the temple’s youth group, the Squad.

Teachers Becky Oblon, Sheila Katz and Marion Westfal with director Andrea Cohan.

Sabain Mandell with Teddy and Jackson.

Randy Feldman and Emily Thal.

Aili DeLisi enjoys a day in the park.

RPB YOUNG AT HEART CLUB VISITS PANTHER RIDGE CONSERVATION CENTER

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club visited the Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Wellington to learn about big cats during a field trip on Thursday, April 28. For more information about the Young at Heart Club, call (561) 790-5149. For more information PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER about Panther Ridge, visit www.pantherridge.org.

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Judy Berens of Panther Ridge with Charlie the cheetah.

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Wellington Regional’s CEO Takes Blood Pressure To Heart

Approximately 80 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Even though it typically has no symptoms, high blood pressure can have deadly health consequences if not treated and controlled. The American Heart Association has joined forces with Wellington Regional Medical Center to fight high blood pressure in Palm Beach County. WRMC CEO Robbin Lee sits on the American Heart Association’s Palm Beach County Market Board, and when the board announced blood pressure control as a local priority, Lee and the hospital immediately stepped up to support this effort. “The healthier our community is, the more we can accomplish,” said Lee when asked about her passion behind the mission of the American Heart Association. “We all know that knowledge is power. The first step in preventing and controlling high blood pressure is to educate yourself and your loved ones about this disease.” What is high blood pressure, and what happens in a person’s

body that makes it dangerous? Over time, if the force of the blood flow is often high, the tissue that makes up the walls of arteries gets stretched beyond its healthy limit and damage occurs. What do the numbers in a blood pressure reading mean? The two numbers (top and bottom number) tell you the amount of force pushing against your artery walls when the heart is contracting and when the heart is at rest. The top number in your blood pressure reading is called the systolic number and refers to the highest blood pressure measured in the arteries and occurs during the pumping phase of the heartbeat. The bottom number in your blood pressure reading is called the diastolic number and measures the lowest blood pressure in the arteries. The lowest blood pressure occurs when the heart muscle relaxes between beats. Both are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). What is ideal blood pressure? According to the American Heart Association, ideal blood pressure is less than 120/80.

When does high blood pressure require emergency medical treatment? High blood pressure often does its damage without creating symptoms, but when blood pressure numbers rise above 180 for the systolic pressure or 110 for the diastolic pressure, you need emergency treatment. Do not wait until your blood pressure reaches this level. It is crucial to monitor your blood pressure with your doctor. You can also obtain blood pressure readings at local grocery stores and pharmacies. What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the heartto-lungs system. It is a different measurement altogether from systemic blood pressure. It reflects the pressure the heart must exert to pump blood from the heart through the arteries of the lungs. As with a kinked garden hose, pressure builds up and backs up. The heart works harder, trying to force the blood through. If the pressure is high enough, eventually the heart will not be able

Amber’s Animal Outreach Getting Ready For Annual Golf Tournament Amber’s Animal Outreach, a nonprofit organization located in Loxahatchee founded by 15-yearold Amber Nelson, is getting ready for its second annual golf tournament next month. Nelson not only rescues unwanted, abused and neglected dogs, and finds them loving families, she is inspiring more youths being kind to animals by starting clubs in elementary schools. Kaylee Miller, a teacher at the Franklin Academy in Palm Beach Gardens, has started a club called “Putting Life On Paws.” She and several students are inspired to help animals, so they held a collection drive for Amber’s Animal Outreach. Amber’s Animal Outreach has events every weekend at different locations throughout Palm Beach County, raising money and collecting donations to help save more dogs. The nonprofit is looking forward to its second annual golf

Amber’s Animal Outreach donations from the Franklin Academy. tournament, “Paws & Putts on the Green” at the PGA National Resort & Spa on June 4. For more infor-

mation, follow Amber’s Animal Outreach on Facebook and visit www.aaodog.org.

Broadway Stars To Stage ‘Hairspray Jr.’ Hairdos and excitement will be on the rise when local students from the Wellington-based Dance Arts Conservatory’s Broadway Stars present their production of Hairspray Jr. on Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at Old School Square Center for the Arts’ Crest Theatre in Delray Beach. The family-friendly show captures the spirit and turmoil of 1962 Baltimore through laughter, dance, romance and tuneful songs.

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continued from page 16 from behind their window curtains, and the man in the yard behind mine retired to a lawn chair and lit up his pipe. I didn’t care. Adults-only rating aside, I was going to get this garden turned over if it killed me. An hour later, I limped into the house. An hour after that, I had my shoes clean again. I will dominate my garden, but nobody told me there’d be dirt involved. At least, not that kind.

Hairspray Jr. is a dynamic musical with an important message: that acceptance comes in all shapes, sizes and backgrounds. Through their production, the students will explore ideas like civil rights and discrimination in the context of a period of tremendous social and historical significance in the U.S. The story follows Tracy Turnblad, a full-figured girl with full-figured hair and a big heart, who has only one passion — to dance. When her determination and rock ‘n’ roll moves land her a spot on a local television dance program, she is transformed from

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continued from page 3 dental floss, razors, lip balm, bar soap, tampons, cotton swabs, batteries and socks; snacks such as beef jerky, crackers, popcorn, individual-size bags of nuts and dried fruit, breakfast bars, snack bars, coffee, microwavable meals, instant noodles and trail mix; small

an outsider to an irrepressible teen celebrity. This trendsetter in dance and fashion uses her fame to win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, challenge the program’s reigning princess Amber, and rallies against racial segregation — all without denting her ‘do. Tickets cost $20 to $25 and can be purchased by calling the Crest Theatre Box Office at (561) 2437922, ext. 1, or online at www. oldschoolsquare.org. For more info., call Randy at the Broadway Stars office at (561) 296-1880 or e-mail info@ danceartsconservatory.com. puzzle books; and any other small items. Donations can be dropped off at the car wash, or at St. Peter’s on Tuesdays. For more information, e-mail sterlingjustin8@gmail or call (561) 248-9420. Donations are always welcome at Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. The next two quarterly box-packing events are at maximum capacity. To sign up for the November packing event, call (561) 369-2933 or visit www.forgottensoldiers.org.

to keep up, and less blood can circulate through the lungs to pick up oxygen. What is the difference between blood pressure and heart rate? Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted on your arteries when your heart beats, and your heart rate is the number of times per minute your heart beats. How do I know if I am at risk? Your risk increases even more if you have high blood pressure along with other risk factors, such as age, heredity (including race), gender (male), being overweight or obese, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes and physical inactivity. It is important to monitor and control your blood pressure because high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke and many other health deficits. Take action today! To learn more, contact the American Heart Association locally at (561) 697-6600 or visit www.heart.org. To learn about the services available at Wellington Regional Medical Center, visit www.wellingtonregional.com.

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continued from page 1 with enforcement. “It doesn’t seem to me that any of this can be enforced,” he said. Senior Planner Cory Lyn Cramer pointed out that bed-and-breakfast uses already are allowed, and that the reason there haven’t been requests for the use is that it is not financially feasible given the current regulations. “That is the reason why Ms. Hockman is asking for this zoning text amendment, because from a business perspective, it’s not financially feasible,” Cramer said. PZA Board Member Elizabeth Mariaca asked about the provision prohibiting long-term rentals, and Cramer said it was intended to restrict them to seasonal rentals, which would be no longer than six months. “With the fact that we are an

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continued from page 1 like the same supermajority requirement for dismissal of the town attorney, and Cirullo replied that if the council wants to propose that change for a supermajority, he would recommend a separate ordinance, which could be prepared for the next meeting. “This ordinance relates solely to the manager,” Cirullo said. “If you want to change the hiring of charter officers, it should be separate. The ordinance before you only relates to the town manager.” Liang said he thought the supermajority question needed more discussion. “I don’t want to jeopardize this [ordinance], and discuss the other matter separately,” he said. McLendon said he would like to see if there are other portions of the charter relating to officers that might need revision, pointing out that the council has one more meeting before the deadline. Mayor Dave Browning said he had no problem with the ordinance the way it was written.

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equestrian community, that’s one of the things that’s very unique about us, so having the ability to have a bed and breakfast that would potentially serve the seasonal equestrian community, whether it be within the [Equestrian Overlay Zoning District] or outside… it would be typically different than what you would find somewhere else where long-term rental would mean two weeks,” Cramer said. Growth Management Director Robert Basehart added that he thought the reference to a bed and breakfast becoming a sober home was irrelevant, pointing out that it is much easier to get a sober home approval than a bed-and-breakfast approval. Hockman said her original vision was to buy a horse farm and to renovate the barn into an upscale bed-and-breakfast facility. “The reason to ask for eight rooms instead of five is you just can’t make enough money with five,” she said. “I’m trying to create a very chic [place], for all the people who don’t own or

rent a home in Wellington, and don’t want to stay at the Hampton Inn. It’s a daily rate that I plan to charge, more than the Hampton Inn.” PZA Board Chair Carol Coleman was concerned about the number of people going in and out of the establishment, and how a bed and breakfast is defined, explaining that if a kitchen is there, the occupants could also be having lunch and dinner there. Basehart said one of the stipulations was that applicants had to check with homeowners’ associations for compliance with its regulations. Mariaca said she thought the changes they were looking at made sense. “I don’t think we should project worst-case scenarios,” she said. “I’m inclined to see this pass.” She made a motion to approve the amendments with the Equestrian Preserve Committee’s conditions. It was seconded by PZA Board Member Kenneth Kopp, but the motion failed 3-2 with Unger, Carduner and Coleman opposed.

Goltzené said that he was trying to get past the past, where the council went through several managers in a relatively short time span. “I hope we see that the past didn’t get us anywhere,” Goltzené said. Browning asked whether they should send it back for revision, and Cirullo reiterated that the ordinance before them related only to duties of the manager. Liang said he preferred to go with the ordinance the way it was written. “If we add the supermajority question, we might get both voted down,” he said. “I’m confident this will go through, but I’m not sure about the other.” Cirullo asked if there was a motion to amend the ordinance. “I don’t want to amend my motion,” Liang said. “I would personally like to move forward on this.” McLendon withdrew his second, and Jarriel seconded the item instead. The motion carried 3-2 with McLendon and Goltzené opposed. The third question, relating to revenue bonds, would eliminate the referendum requirement for the council to issue revenue bonds, which Cirullo said puts town

requirements more in line with state law. It would not eliminate the state requirement for a referendum to approve general obligation bonds. The charter provides that the council cannot issue a bond that it could not pay off in 36 months. Jarriel made a motion to approve the ordinance, explaining that the council would like to issue a bond of $5 million or $6 million in order to improve roads, which would be paid off using gas tax revenue. “The people in this town want decent roads and… we will not get it if we have to pay off bonds in 36 months or less,” he said. “Just with the gas tax alone, we could borrow $5 million or $6 million.” Jarriel added that property values have recently gone up more than 8 percent, and that new commercial properties on Southern Blvd. would add to the revenue. Browning said he thought using anticipated gas tax revenue was a good way to get a loan to improve roads. “It’s an excellent way to leverage a [$5 million or $6 million] loan and only pay it off with gas tax money,” he said. “I have no problem letting people vote on it.” Jarriel’s motion carried 5-0.

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WELLINGTON SENIORS CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL SPRING FLING DINNER DANCE

Estelle Rubin, Howard Trager and Sally Schwartz.

Nancy Koloff with Bob and Sheron Flaster.

Mary and John Trimble dance.

Mary Alfalla introduces Jerry Springer.

Peg Caliendo, Jerry Springer Jr., Janice Pratt and Jerry Springer on the dance floor.

Mary Alfalla and Herta Sueus (seated) with Tony Alfalla and Frank Suess.

Sylvia and Don Harder.

Wellington Seniors Club President Jerry Springer blows out his birthday candles.

ART SOCIETY RECEPTION HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER GRISELDA ‘GG’ GONZALEZ

Griselda “GG” Gonzalez, an accomplished local photographer, was the star of the Wellington Art Society’s reception on Friday, April 29 at the Whole Foods Market Gallery in Wellington. Whole Foods hosted the evening with delicious canapes, wine and live music. An admission donation of $5 went to the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. PHOTOS BY JASON STROMBERG/TOWN-CRIER

Griselda “GG” Gonzalez with her photography “Rocky.”

Leslie Pfeiffer, Griselda Gonzalez, Betty Brodie, Susan Mosely and Maria Lentine.

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Arena Footing A Concern At Acreage Equestrian Park

Back on March 20, the Acreage Horseman’s Association (AHA) canceled its hunter/jumper show, set to be held at the Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park in The Acreage, because of bad footing. “The main arena was really sloppy, soup up to my ankles,” AHA Chief Executive Director Linda Rainbolt said. “There was no way to set up jumps or get a grader in or out, not to mention how difficult it would be for the horses. That arena was resurfaced last summer with clay. When properly maintained, it gives excellent traction and stays springy. But if the edges are left high, it floods. I hated rescheduling, but there was no choice.” In comparison, Linda Wirtz, the facility manager at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, believes that traditional sand footing, like that at Jim Brandon, is the best material for rings. “It is an industry standard and provides excellent footing for a wide range of events,” she explained. “The rings are maintained by the application of water, drags and grading. Maintenance is an ongoing procedure done before, during and after each event.” Wirtz didn’t recall them ever canceling a show for bad footing. Rainbolt said that when dragged correctly, kept moist and “fluffed up,” the footing has nice bounciness and firmness. She hopes that the Indian Trail Improvement District, which

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Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg owns and maintains the park, will meet with members of the AHA to address the grading issue. “The ring should be dragged three times a week by a knowledgeable person, not just some guy on a tractor,” Rainbolt said. Another problem is riders who practice running barrels, doing the patterns over and over, leaving deep ruts in the ring. Rainbolt pointed out that signs posted by the in-gates prohibit this activity. “It’s pretty frustrating,” she said. “Even when we take the barrels out, they roll them back, or dump out trash barrels and use them.” ITID Manager Jim Shallman agreed that arena maintenance could be improved. “We drag it regularly,” he said. “We have a small budget of $1 million for nine Acreage parks. We can’t please everyone. I know many people moved here to keep their horses at home, but this isn’t Wellington. We’ll continue trying to drag the main arena three times a week, and definitely just before shows.” Then, the AHA’s April 17 show was canceled the day of the show. The issue: the main arena. I pulled in, intending to show my

The main arena at the Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park on the day of the April 17 cancelled AHA show. horses, only to find everyone leaving. The ring “It was very wet and sloshy,” Rainbolt said. had large puddles, and there were deep spots, “It’s so frustrating that it won’t drain properly. one of which had caused a horse to stumble. It was perfect the night before. Canceling The other rings, without the orange clay, were shows frustrates everyone. ITID should get unaffected. on the ball and fix this.” “We’re bummed out they canceled, but Colleen Brue, an AHA volunteer, set up the they made the right choice. Safety first,” said jumps the night before. “It was perfect; then it Wendy Marks, who had driven in from Palm rained,” she said. “The problem is the clay... It City. See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction Raises $1M For Charity Barrett-Jackson helped raise $1.05 million for charities supporting U.S. veterans and their families, youth programs and medical research during its 14th annual Palm Beach Auction. To date, Barrett-Jackson has helped raise more than $89 million for charity. “The charity vehicles created some truly remarkable highlights during our Palm Beach Auction,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “People filled the arena to see the vehicles and special guests. We take great pride in using our global platform to support those in need, which is one of the reasons that the Barrett-Jackson brand is so endearing to our fans around the world.” Retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and other wounded veterans came together on stage for the sale of a Dodge Viper Hennessey Venom 500, which brought $150,000 for the Lone Survivor Foundation. The ex-

terior of the vehicle was airbrushed with scenes depicting the U.S. Navy SEAL team from Operation Red Wings. The SEAL team was ambushed on June 28, 2005, while gathering intelligence on Taliban leadership in Afghanistan, and Luttrell was the only survivor. A 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Commando Tactical Edition hammered in at $225,000 in support of the Patriot Foundation to provide support to families of airborne and special operations soldiers killed or wounded in combat. Inspired by the original Hendrick Commando tactical vehicle and premiered at the 2015 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, the Commando Tactical Edition Jeep is a collaboration between 4 Wheel Parts Dealer Services Division and Hendrick Dynamics. They worked together to create this spectacular vehicle’s aggressive design, style and versatile up-fit technology.

“Barrett-Jackson continues to lead the collector car community in supporting veterans, youth programs, medical research and countless other worthy causes,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Our history of helping runs deep in our company’s DNA, and it’s such a rewarding experience to share the stage with many of the individuals that our charity vehicles benefit. Having a true hero like retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell on the block to support the Lone Survivor Foundation was one of the more inspirational moments we’ve experienced during a charity auction.” GM continued the tradition of selling VIN #001 vehicles for charity during the 14th annual Palm Beach Auction. The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette VIN #001 Grand Sport sold for $170,000 to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute, and the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro VIN #001 50th Anniversa-

Retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, who was depicted in the film Lone Survivor, was on stage to support the sale of a Dodge Viper Hennessey Venom 500, benefiting the Lone Survivor Foundation. ry Edition hammered at $150,000 in support of the United Way of Southern Michigan.

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YWCA’s Next Brown Bag Lunch Set May 26 Featuring Financial Expert

The YWCA of Palm Beach County’s last “Brown Bag Lunch” of the season is scheduled for noon on Thursday, May 26 at the YWCA office at 1016 N. Dixie Highway. The speaker will be David E.

Holland of Ameriprise Financial Services, who will present “Strong Women, Powerful Financial Strategies.” He intends to teach participants how to gain control over their financial situation, protect the people

and things they love most, make informed financial decisions and care for loved ones even after death. Holland joined Merrill Lynch as a financial adviser in 2008, moving over from the practice of law, where

he focused on estate planning, real estate and corporate transactions. He later joined Ameriprise to focus more on financial and estate planning. He is a certified financial planner and a chartered financial analyst.

Attendees can bring their lunch. The YWCA will provide beverages and dessert. There is no fee to attend, but space is limited. RSVP to Carol Henry at (561) 640-0050, ext. 134, or e-mail chenry@ywcapbc.org.

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GL Homes Receives Homeless Coalition’s Annual Award The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County has selected GL Homes as the 2016 Senator Philip D. Lewis Center Community Partner of the Year. The Community Partner of the Year award is given to a corporation that exceeds expectations for serving the homeless in Palm Beach County through the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center. GL Homes stepped forward to purchase and serve meals to guests at the Lewis Center as part of the Homeless Coalition’s Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers Program, and donated more than $100,000

toward the coalition’s events. Also, through Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Good Night’s Sleep Initiative, GL Homes has helped furnish apartments for 53 formerly homeless individuals. “GL Homes has shown commitment, leadership and passion for helping to end homelessness,” Homeless Coalition Executive Director Marilyn Munoz said. “They consistently give their time and resources, so we are pleased to hold them up as a model of how businesses can help improve the quality of life for everyone in our community.” GL Homes was honored at the

fifth annual Philip D. Lewis Center Luncheon on Tuesday, May 3 at the Kravis Center. The Senator Philip D. Lewis Center is Palm Beach County’s first homeless resource center. It is a central point of access for individuals and families seeking to end their homelessness. Since opening in 2012, the center has served more than 28,000 men, women and children. To learn more, visit www. homelesscoalitionpbc.org. (Right) The GL Homes team gathers to serve a meal at the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center.

Schumacher Auto Group Presents $15,000 To Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

(L-R) Ray Gould, Schumacher general manager; Rich Anderson, CEO of Peggy Adams; and dealership owner Chuck Schumacher.

Schumacher Auto Group recently presented $15,000 to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League at the new Schumacher Subaru showroom in West Palm Beach. The donation helped re-wrap the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League PetMobile. “Schumacher Auto Group is very pleased to continue our partnership with the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League,” owner Chuck Schumacher said. “We wish the league the

very best in their continuing efforts to help animals in need.” The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League PetMobile serves the community as a mobile adoption unit, traveling throughout Palm Beach County almost every day. The unit has up to 15 adoptable dogs and cats on board each time. It brings pets to people with the hope of increasing the number of animals the league finds homes for each year. “We are very grateful for Schum-

acher’s continued support,” said Rich Anderson, Peggy Adams’ CEO and executive director. “They have partnered with us for years by sponsoring the PetMobile, donating vehicles, and serving as a drop-off location for pet food/supply drives. Schumacher Auto Group has also generously sponsored many of the league’s fundraising events. We feel so fortunate to have this alliance.” For more information, visit www. peggyadams.org.

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The Bootz Cultural Arts Center is the place to go for an amazing, culture-themed art camp for your child. More than just painting, Bootz offers clay sculpting, paper mache, printmaking, weaving and more. Campers are excited to enjoy games, music, foods, celebrations and activities from various cultures. Every week, campers create â&#x20AC;&#x153;souvenirsâ&#x20AC;? that reflect their own expressive connection to the culture presented. The Bootz Cultural Arts Center is located at 420 S. State Road 7, Suite 118. Learn more at www. bootzculturalartscenter.com or call (561) 290-2753. Breakers West Summer Camp 2016 is calling all campers for a summer of fun. Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids, ages 4-14, will find something for everyone at Breakers West Country Club this summer. Enjoy golf, tennis, basketball, swimming, wildlife demonstrations, magic shows, arts & crafts, science projects, themed weeks, Family Activity Center fun and much more. Camp runs Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 6 to Aug. 19. Lunch is included, and all campers receive a special camp backpack, T-shirt and water bottle. After-care is also available. For more information, or to register for camp, call (561) 422-4915. Camp Varsity is a full-day sports camp during the summer located at Wellington Landings Middle School. The camp is action-packed, combining a mix of team sports with fishing and fun recreational games. Camp Varsity focuses on sportsmanship and teamwork, as well as developing new sports skills. Camps have a different sports theme every week. No matter the theme or week, campers will have the opportunity to participate in many different sports and recreational games. Most camp activities are indoors with two to three hours max daily for outdoor activities. Sports included every week are fishing, basketball, soccer, football, kickball, recreational games and more. Camp Varsity also offers specialty camps, such as dance & cheerleading and volleyball. Camp ages are 5 to 13. For online registration information, visit www.buildingupsportsacademy.com or call (561) 601-5248. Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com.

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Dance Unlimited in Lake Worth will be offering three different summer camps this season: a ballet/contemporary intensive the weeks of June 13, 20 and 27; a princess camp for ages 4 to 7 the weeks of July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1; and a musical theater/ dance camp for ages 7 and up the weeks of July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. The summer intensive is for dancers ages 7 and up with a strong desire to improve. Ballet, pointe and contemporary classes will be joined by classes in jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, pilates, and strength and conditioning. Princess camp will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a performance each Thursday at noon. Musical theater camp will run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a performance each Friday at 3 p.m. The summer intensive camp will run 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info., call (561) 641-2063 or visit www.dance-unlimited.com. The Eagle Arts Academy is a fun place for your child to be this summer. Want them to explore their arts and creative side? Camp Eagle Arts offers art projects, field trips, weekly planned themes and much more. The program has several specialty arts-focused camps, led by talented instructors, including Film Camp, Acting/Drama Camp, TV Production Camp, Science Camp, Art Camp, Music Camp and Dance Camp. Camps runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an extended day available. The cost is $195 for Camp Eagle Arts and $245 for the specialty camps. Visit www.eagleartsacademy.com or call Brittany Axelrod at (561) 412-4087, ext. 120 for more info. The Goddard School is a trusted name among parents and families for more than 27 years, with its safe classroom, nurturing environment and age-appropriate exploration and discovery opportunities. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer camp incorporates its F.L.EX (fun, learning experience) Learning Program and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experience every day for children. Children ages 1 to 7 will enjoy the five different themes presented during camp, which runs from June 6 to Aug. 12 at 2665 State Road 7 in Wellington. To register, or for more information, call (561) 333-2020 or visit www.goddardschool.com/wellingtonfl. Golden Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gator Camp is back and ready for fun! Gator Camp will run for eight oneweek sessions June 6 through July 29 (no camp July 4). Campers entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. Campers do not have to be enrolled at Golden Grove Elementary School to attend. Four themes will run during two sessions each this summer. Game design, photography/moviemaking, robotics and medieval technology will keep campers busy and learning new things. Campers enjoy field trips, on-campus programming, group activities, cooking and arts & crafts. Call Pat Packard at (561) 904-9730 for more info.

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High Touch High Tech and #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall have partnered to bring campers “the Coolest Camp in Town.” High Touch High Tech, a leader in science education for the last 20 years, brings science to life with hands-on experiments for children ages 4 to 14. Each day will be a new adventure, from interacting with real animals to launching rockets and panning for real gems. High Touch High Tech offers affordable pricing, experiments with lots of cool take-homes, arts and crafts, and physical activities at its new location in the original Wellington Mall. The program taps into children’s natural curiosity and provides them with safe and fun activities that help them learn about the world around them. Campers should expect awesome fun making slime, erupting volcanoes, launching rockets, making ice cream and more. To register, call (561) 792-3785 or visit www.sciencemadefunsfl.net. Home Away From Home offers six state-of-the-art locations conveniently located throughout Palm Beach County, including a new location in Boynton Beach opening in the summer of 2016. Programs are offered for infants through pre-K, free VPK, after care and summer camp serving children six weeks to 10 years old. Campers will embark on new adventures, making lasting friendships and creating unforgettable memories this summer with a variety of enriching, educational and fun activities. Call 1-877-94-CHILD for more information. Horsey & Artsy Camp is available this summer at the Good Earth Farm Children’s Zoo & Animal Sanctuary. After riding and having horse fun, the kids will meet in an air conditioned room built just for painting and drawing, learning to use watercolors with classical instruction, along with crafts and all sorts of creative fun. Enjoy this unique camp in a summer paradise. Register early, so you don’t get left out. For more info., call (561) 792-2666 or visit 2141 B Road in Loxahatchee Groves. Learn more at www. goodearthfarm.info. The Junior Golf Camp at the Okeeheelee Golf Course, the Park Ridge Golf Course and the John Prince Golf Learning Center through the Junior Golf Foundation of America is now accepting summer camp registrations. New or seasoned golfers will develop skills while having a blast doing so. The JGFA provides junior golfers with the tools to enjoy the game for a lifetime. Professional PGA/LPGA golf instructors, trained coaches and staff are carefully picked for their love of junior golf, teaching abilities and inspirational approach. The program emphasizes safety, fun, sportsmanship and personal attention. Camps run June 6 through Aug. 12, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (option available at Okeeheelee). Written evaluation reports, prizes/

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trophies, official JGFA items, a certificate of completion and a pizza party on the last day are included. Also available are camps for 3 to 5 year olds, camps for advanced/ tournament golfers, junior golf tournaments, weekly programs, leagues, walk-up clinics and more. For more info., visit www.jgfa.org or call (561) 964-GOLF. The Little Place and The Little Place Too, Wellington’s premier nationally accredited childcare centers for more than 37 years, offer childcare for children up to 8 years old. The Little Place offers a quality, caring environment for children age 6 months to 5 years old. Staff works hand-in-hand with local elementary schools to help each child develop, to promote vital academic skills and to reinforce positive social interaction. For children ages 3 to 5, activities include utilizing tablets in the classroom with interactive programs that introduce basic math, reading and other skills. With exciting activities and outings, elementary-age children are kept busy with educational activities and playtime. For more information, or to register, call either the 1040 Wellington Trace location at (561) 793-5860 or the 2995 Greenbriar Blvd. location at (561) 790-0808. Palm Beach Super Tae Kwon Do is offering a summer special for its classes, which are taught by a World Tae Kwon Do Federation 8th degree grandmaster. The summer special is running for nine weeks at $149, plus a free uniform. Palm Beach Super Tae Kwon Do’s summer martial arts program teaches men, women, teens, children and families to have fun, build confidence, learn self-defense, and also achieve a positive mind, strong body and healthy spirit. The program also teaches weapons trainings. For more info., stop by 13860 Wellington Trace, Suite 24/25, in the Wellington Courtyard Shops next to Publix, visit www.supertaekwondo.net or call (561) 795-1199. St. Peter’s Summer Camp in Wellington will offer campers arts and crafts, academic enrichment, water play, outdoor play and lots of hands-on fun. The themes for this year’s camps include: the Mighty Jungle; Cave Quest; Let’s Go Camping; Arctic Adventure; the Desert; Down on the Farm; Oceans, Lakes & Rivers; and Space, the Last Frontier. St. Peter’s Enrichment Center offers a fun, educational camp for children ages 3 through first grade. Camp start dates are June 13, June 20, June 27, July 5, July 11, July 18, July 25 and Aug. 1. Visit www.stpeterscec.com for enrollment. Call (561) 798-3286 for more info.

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SRHS Flag Football Shuts Out Jupiter For District Crown By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School flag football team faced Jupiter High School in the District 12, Class 2A title game at Palm Beach Lakes High School on Wednesday, April 27 and shut out the Warriors 34-0. The Hawks made their point loud and clear. They not only blanked Jupiter (8-4) with an impressive defensive effort, but the Hawks enter the regional tournament with an unblemished record of 13-0. Seminole Ridge quarterback Madeline Harding led the offensive

attack with four touchdown passes. Defensively, Seminole Ridge relied on an aggressive strategy that forced three interceptions, with one picksix and two sacks. “It feels amazing, but at the end of the day, we work hard at practice every day,” Harding said. “We’re ready every time we step on the field, and I have faith in all my receivers.” Seminole Ridge scored on its first possession of the game, but it was not without converting on a fourthand-8, due to a motivated Jupiter defense. Harding threw a 30-yard pass to Ashley Hollandsworth to set up a first-and-goal situation.

On the following play, Harding connected with Yazmin Salguero for a 3-yard touchdown pass. The point after attempt was no good, and the Hawks led early 6-0. Jupiter moved the ball early, but the Hawk defense settled into a rhythm, flexing at times but never faltering. Christine Schergen was an integral part of the Hawks’ success on defense with a quick, consistent rush on the Warriors’ quarterback, logging two sacks. “It’s all about the pressure and getting in their head and getting her to make mistakes,” Schergen said. See FLAG FOOTBALL, page 33

The Seminole Ridge High School flag football team.

Receiver Ashley Hollandsworth looks for the end zone after a reception for the Hawks.

Seminole Ridge rusher Christine Schergen pressures the Jupiter quarterback.

Seminole Ridge receiver Yazmin Salguero crosses the goal line for a score. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Royal Palm Bassmasters Host Tourney On Lake Kissimmee The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its monthly fishing tournament on March 12-13 on Lake Kissimmee out of the Camp Mack boat ramp. First place was won by the team of Bryan Stavropoulos and Kiel Carr,

with a two-day, 10-fish limit weighing 30 pounds, 12 ounces. Second place was awarded to the team of Dennis Veclotch and Chris Schultz, with 10 fish weighing 25 pounds, 7 ounces. Third place went to the team

Bryan Stavropoulos and Kiel Carr placed at the top with catches weighing 30 pounds, 12 ounces total.

of Chris Smith and Crystle Smith, with eight fish weighing 22 pounds, 4 ounces. The big fish on day one of the tournament was 6 pounds, 8 ounces, caught by the team of Dennis Ve-

clotch and Chris Schultz. Day two’s big fish was weighed in by the team of Bryan Stavropoulos and Kiel Carr at 5 pounds, 1 ounce. The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each

Dennis Veclotch and Chris Schultz finished second, hitting 25 pounds, 7 ounces with 10 fish.

month at 7 p.m. in the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club is now accepting applications for new members. To learn more, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or visit www.royalpalmbassmasters.org.

Crystle Smith and Chris Smith took eight fish weighing a total of 22 pounds, 4 ounces for third place.

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Register Now For The Palm Beach County Summer Golf Croquet League The eighth annual Palm Beach County Summer Golf Croquet League will begin on Tuesday, July

5 and run for six weeks. Registration is now underway. Team matches will be split into

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two leagues, one on Tuesday evenings and one on Wednesday evenings, running for five weeks. Then, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, there will be a final playoff between the top teams from each night’s amateur and championship blocks to determine overall winners. Last year, 76 teams competed from across Palm Beach County in this doubles tournament. The teams were organized by families, friends and business associates. Many of the entrants were croquet beginners. Instruction and practice sessions are included. This year, registration will be cut off at 96 teams. All teams are required to have a team name. Teams can register two to four players for

the six-week event. Team entry fees are as follows: • Teams of two players are $40 per player. • Teams of three players are $30 per player. • Teams of four players are $25 per player. Entry fees should be made payable to the Croquet Foundation of America. Medals will be awarded to the first and second place finishers in the championship block. Certificates will be awarded for winners and runners up in the amateur block. Special awards for sportsmanship, team spirit, most improved team, youngest player and best new team name will also be presented at the

awards dinner on Aug. 9. The public is welcome to attend any summer league activities. The Croquet Grille & Lounge will be open for drinks and light dinner fare throughout the tournament. Golf croquet is the easiest version of croquet to learn and to play. Complimentary instruction and practice sessions will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, June 11, June 18, June 25 and July 2 at the National Croquet Club for anyone interested in entering a team in the league. The National Croquet Center is located at 700 Florida Mango Road in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 478-2300, ext. 3, and ask for Marie.

King’s Academy Hires Chris Hobbs As New Head Boys Basketball Coach Congratulations to the Royal Palm Beach Strikers U10 Girls team for being finalists in the South Florida 6v6 and 8v8 Cup tournament in Coconut Creek on April 23-24. It is a testament to the team’s work ethic since they were just brought together as a team in January. (Front row) Isabella Perez and Savannah Edworthy; and (back row) team manager Leslie Hernandez, Cora Anderson, Alexa Hernandez, Kaitlyn Classen, Aaliyah Lobo, Olivia Cuenot, Allison Andrade and coach Maria Edworthy.

The King’s Academy recently announced the hiring of Chris Hobbs as the varsity boys basketball coach for the 2016-17 school year. Hobbs will also be the associate athletic director. Hobbs has been an athletic director, school administrator and head basketball coach for the last 16 years. Hobbs was awarded the

2003 Delaney Athletic Conference Boys Basketball Coach of the Year award and holds four invitational championships and one divisional championship in nine years at Timothy Christian. In his 14 years as a varsity head coach, Hobbs has had 11 players play at the collegiate level. He is a two-time Greater Middlesex Conference senior all-star

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continued from page 23 can get slick and deep. Other times, it’s phenomenal. It’s hit-and-miss. Many local riders and barns would love to attend our shows, but they’re wary of the footing and won’t risk it. This is a great park, but maintaining this arena is an ongoing battle with ITID.” Many within the AHA are disappointed.

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continued from page 31 “If I can’t get her, my linebackers help me out.” Midway through the first quarter, Harding threw to Hollandsworth for a 10-yard touchdown to put the Hawks up 13-0. The game continued to go south for the Warriors at the start of the second quarter, when Salguero picked off the Jupiter quarterback, giving the Hawks the ball at midfield. “This is my first year playing safety,” she said. “Honestly, it’s just about reading the quarterback.”

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SPORTS & RECREATION “I’ve kinda given up on ITID,” AHA Vice President John Rivera said. “They never consult with us or any horse people, far as I know.” Things seemed to be at a stalemate, so I attended the ITID meeting on April 20, and stood up and spoke. The board members said this was the first complaint they’d ever had, and all professed to love the park. “Everyone has differences of opinion about footing,” ITID Supervisor Michelle Damone said. “No one from AHA has reached out to me regarding the footing. That park is a jewel.”

The following Sunday, April 24, the AHA show went off without a hitch. The footing was perfect. On Thursday, April 28, I met with ITID President Carol Jacobs, along with ITID Parks & Recreation Director Tim Wojnar, ITID specialist and AHA Secretary Heidi Garcia, and ITID Finance Director Don Rinzel. “Our main focus is drainage and roads,” Rinzel said. “We have major projects coming up, and limited funds. We juggle what best serves all the residents.” Jacobs pointed out that the park wasn’t built with shows in mind,

Harding later found Salguero on a 10-yard touchdown reception to extend the Hawks’ lead to 20-0. Jupiter finally sustained a drive, and found themselves with a firstand-goal, until Hollandsworth stepped in front of the Jupiter receiver to intercept the pass and return it 60 yards for another score. The pick-six extended the Hawk lead to 27-0 at the end of the first half. “I read who was running the route, and I picked it off as she was looking at the ball,” Hollandsworth said. “I thought I could cut back in, cut back out and score, and I did.” The Hawks’ opening drive of the second half put the game totally out of reach for the Warriors when Harding connected with receiver Amy

Chung on a 5-yard touchdown pass, giving Seminole Ridge a 34-0 lead. Jupiter attempted to throw deep to get on the scoreboard, but Salguero picked off the pass in the Hawks’ end zone for a touchback. The Hawks relied on their defense for the remainder and cruised to the final whistle with the 34-0 win and the district title. “It was all about getting the girls to buy in and improve in all areas every game,” said first-year head coach Scott O’Hara, who credited much of the team’s success to his coaching staff, Samantha Harris, Kristy Rhemer and Dave Dodge. Seminole Ridge is set to play Park Vista High School in the regional playoffs on Friday, May 6.

which now run three or four weekends a month, and ITID never changed the budget. The taxpayer-supported district had to fairly allocate resources to all nine parks. “The park was never built for what’s being done now,” agreed Garcia, who shows barrels. “The barrel shows bring in the most riders. The added jackpot classes have 40 to 80 entries. Parking’s tough, and the ring takes a beating.” Wojnar added that ITID Supervisor Jennifer Hager, who’s an expert barrel racer, chose the clay. “It was left over from a baseball

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field, so it didn’t cost anything. I think a wise idea is to spend some money, hire experts in each discipline — hunters, barrels and pleasure — and get their opinions on the footing,” he said. “We should discuss this with the AHA and invite them to a workshop. I’ll shoot Linda [Rainbolt] an e-mail today. The bottom line is that the ring needs to be safe for everyone.” Later that afternoon, Rainbolt called to thank me. “I’m excited that they’re talking with us,” she said. “Maybe now we can resolve this issue.”

SRHS quarterback Madeline Harding rolls out to avoid a sack.

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Saturday, May 7 The West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com. • The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium’s summer 2016 exhibition, “Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body,” will open to the public on Saturday, May 7. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www. sfsciencecenter.org. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 a.m. Stroll at your own pace and distance. Contact Paul Cummings at (561) 9639906 for more info. • The Jim Sackett Invitational Celebrity Softball Tournament will take place Saturday, May 7 at the Okeeheelee Park softball fields beginning at 8 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Friends of Foster Children. This family-friendly event will include food, appearances by local celebrities and softball. For more information, call Coleen LaCosta at (561) 352-2542 or visit www.friendsoffosterchildren.com. • The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will present a Connoisseurs Garden Tour on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spend Mother’s Day weekend with your family and friends touring a half-dozen beautiful private gardens. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • Royal Palm Beach and the Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will host Cultural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 7 from 1 p.m. until sundown at Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. It will be a day of celebration of all cultures. Enjoy food, fashion, history, arts, entertainment and cultural programs. For more info., call (561) 790-5149. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out while enjoying a hot cup of java. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Teen Lip Sync Battle for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Show off cool dance moves while lip-syncing to favorite songs. The best lip-sync routine will win a special prize. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 10 on Saturday, May 7 at 2:30 p.m. Bring your creativity and make a new friend and a craft project. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy anime and share your knowledge about manga. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

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• Wellington Ballet Theatre will present The Wizard of Oz on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m. at the Wellington High School Theater (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (561) 296-1880. Sunday, May 8 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, May 8 at 8 a.m., along with a slower Mother’s Day walk. Contact Mary Miller at (561) 391-7942 or Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach Community Band will present a free spring Mother’s Day concert on Sunday, May 8 at 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served during intermission. For more info., call (561) 790-5149. Monday, May 9 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write, Read, Critique!” for adults on Monday, May 9 and Monday, May 23 at 10 a.m. Join in an informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Tuesday, May 10 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Advanced Open Studio: Figure Drawing for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. Develop figure drawing skills by examining the elements of drawing the human figure and the principles of composition. Graphite, charcoal, paper and various other media will be provided, as well as guidance from the instructor should you need it. Figure drawing experience is required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Tuesday, May 10 and Tuesday, May 17 at 5 p.m. Meet new people and share ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic or manga you’re reading. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Book Discussion Series on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. The featured book in May is The Orchid

Thief by Susan Orlean. Visit www.mounts.org for more info. Wednesday, May 11 • Royal Palm Beach Elementary School (11911 Okeechobee Blvd., Royal Palm Beach) will host its Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria. Call (561) 633-4400 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Holocaust Days of Remembrance: Righteous Among the Nations for adults Wednesday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. Of the 1.6 million Jewish children who lived in Europe before World War II, only 100,000 survived the Holocaust. Most were hidden children, shuttered away in attics, cellars, convents or farms. This documentary chronicles the wartime experiences of Maud Dahme, one of an estimated 5,000 Jewish children hidden from the Nazis in the Netherlands. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host For Real Fairy Tales for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m. Use costumes and props to act out battles with wicked witches and evil giants, or become the villain and capture princesses and knights. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Card Sharks for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. Play Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon or just a regular card game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Gluten Free: Is It Right for Me?” on Wednesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. Does the increasing amount of gluten-free foods available make you worry about gluten? Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension agent Ada Medina-Solorzano will explain what gluten is and who needs a gluten-free diet. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • A Quarter Auction at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) on Wednesday, May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. will benefit Destiny for Dogs. Joanne Goodrich and her team rescue many dogs with high medical needs. For more info., call Karen Lane at (561) 866-3263. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. Join a game of Mafia, Uno or Yu-Gi-Oh, play Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart, or try a new board game or card game. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Art Society will feature the work of artist Manon Sander at its final meeting of the season on Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bootz Cultural Art Center (420 State Road 7, Suite 118). For more information, visit wellingtonartsociety.org. Thursday, May 12 • Pierce Hammock Elementary School (14255 Hamlin Blvd.) will hold its Kindergarten RoundUp on Thursday, May 12 at 8:30 a.m. Call Linda Carrano at (561) 633-4507 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

The Town-Crier will present Spotlight on Young Musicians on Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Music Educators’ Association and the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Finger Painting Fun for ages 18 and up on Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Unleash your creativity with finger painting fun. Bring an apron or wear old clothes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, May 12 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the T.J. Cronin Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans to enjoy a fun evening of word-play. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) invites the community to attend an evening of discussion with the Rev. Sylvester Banks (grandfather of Corey Jones) and Rabbi Barry Silver on the topic “From Moses to Jesus to Martin Luther King to Harriet Tubman: The Ongoing Struggle for Freedom of Blacks and Jews” on Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. For more info, call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. Friday, May 13 • The USPA Eastern Challenge will take place Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15 at Grand Champions Polo Club (13444 Southfields Road, Wellington). Visit www.gcpolo.com for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time for tykes under age 2 on Friday, May 13 at 4 p.m. This experiential art class is designed just for tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Saturday, May 14 • A Gun & Knife Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 16. For info., visit www.flgunshows.com. • The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 14. To participate, place nonperishable items in a bag by your mailbox. • The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International will hold its annual plant sale of rare tropical fruit trees at the South Florida Fairgrounds Agriplex on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org for more info. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual gala and awards ceremony Saturday, May 14 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). Visit www.cpbchamber.com for info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A/C AND REFRIGERATION JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

PLUMBING JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

PRESSURE CLEANING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

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ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL — Family Owned & Operated, Serving Western Community , since 1998. Service • Repairs • Remodels • New Construction. Seacrest Electric Corporation. 561-793-1485. Lic/Ins.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528

LAND CLEARING/LAND DEVELOPMENT RKC LAND DEVELOPMENT—Land clearing, tree/vegetation removal, grinding, house pads, grading, fill, ponds. Mention ad for free estimate 561-791-7866

MOVING SERVICES ICON MOVING SERVICES — Provides full service moving, packing & storage. Rated “A” plus by BBB. Lic. & Ins. FREE ESTIMATES. Call 561-338-3157.

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

PET DOCTOR - MOBILE/HOME CARE TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705

ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

SCREENING JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICES — Tree removal, trimming, palm trees, edging and limb removal and yard cleaning etc. Irrigation/sprinkler systems - installation & repairs. Call 561-856-2909 or 754-215-7013

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EMPLOYMENT PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT — Part time, flexible, assistant to accountant. Must be organized self-starter, computer literate (Excel, MS Word), to answer phones, do filing, do scheduling. Must be willing to learn new tasks. Royal Palm Beach.REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED.Respond to arnoldsachs1@att.net No phone calls. PART TIME, FLEXIBLE LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT. — Computer Literate (WordPerfect). Answer phones, schedule hearings, filing, assist with document preparation, etc. ONLY APPLICANTS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED. Respond to j.a.abrams@att.net No phone calls. SUPERIOR WATERWAY SERVICES —is now hiring lake management applicators. The position requires an individual who enjoys working outside around lakes and wetlands. Job duties include application of aquatic herbicides for existing customers and the ability to professionally interact with customers. Excellent pay, benefits and company vehicle. Training is available for motivated individuals. Please email resumes to Lrallo@ superiorwaterway.com or call 561-844-0248.

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Legal Notice No. 598 Notice Under Fictitious Name Florida Statute 865.09 Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of:

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